Oldest Clothing Ever Found Just Uncovered in Oregon! @DiscoveryFuture

Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

Clothing is one of the most fundamental technologies in human history, yet it is also one of the most elusive. While stone tools and bone weapons survive for millennia, what our ancestors wore almost always decays and disappears.

For decades, archaeologists believed the physical evidence of the first Americans' clothing was lost to time. But hidden in plain sight within a museum collection from the 1950s, a groundbreaking discovery has just been made.

In this video, we explore the incredible findings from Cougar Mountain Cave in Oregon. Using modern radiocarbon dating and ZooMS (Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry), researchers have identified the oldest preserved footwear and clothing ever found in North America—and potentially the world.

Dating back to the harsh conditions of the Younger Dryas, these artifacts reveal a shocking level of sophistication. From complex "twining" plant weaves to sewn elk hides and spiral-cut bison leather, these fragments prove that Ice Age humans were not just simple hunters, but master engineers of fiber and skin.

Join us as we unravel how these ancient textiles survived, what they tell us about the people who made them, and how they are rewriting the history of the Americas.

ORIGINAL STUDY: Complex perishable technologies from the North American Great Basin reveal specialized Late Pleistocene adaptations
Science Advances (2026) science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aec2916#

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Oldest Clothing Ever Found Just Uncovered in Oregon!

$Mystery of the 2,500-Year-Old Saltmen Mummies Finally Solved When most of us think of mummies, our minds often drift to ancient Egypts artificially preserved bodies wrapped in linen. But far from the sands of Egypt, in the salt mines of Irans Zanjan Province, lies a hauntingly different narrative—the story of the Saltmen. Discovered in the Chehrabad salt mines, these mummies, preserved naturally by the salt, offer a rare glimpse into the lives and deaths of ancient miners. The first Saltman was found in 1993, with long hair, a beard, and a collection of artifacts, including a leather boot and iron knives. Since then, five more bodies have been discovered, each telling a unique tale. Some are believed to have perished due to mine collapses, trapped forever in the mines they worked. These bodies date back to different historical periods, including the Parthian, Sassanid, and Achaemenid eras, spanning over a millennium. Advanced studies, including CT scans and 3D imaging, have revealed fascinating details. One Saltman, found to be around 2,200 years old, had tapeworm eggs in his intestines, suggesting a diet of raw or undercooked meat—likely a result of the harsh and demanding conditions of mine life. Another Saltman bore evidence of a fatal injury, with fractures around his eye, possibly indicating a violent encounter. The Saltmen not only tell us about the harsh realities of ancient mining but also provide a broader understanding of the cultural and societal practices of the time. Some wore golden earrings, hinting at their status or rank, while the discovery of intricately patterned textiles points to the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient Iran. Today, these mummies, including a teenager and a woman, are preserved in various museums in Iran, serving as a somber reminder of the past. Their discovery has led to international collaborations with institutions like the German Mining Museum, the University of Oxford, and the University of Zurich, expanding our knowledge of ancient civilizations. Join us as we delve into the gripping story of the Iranian Saltmen, exploring the life, death, and mysteries encased within these ancient salt mines. #AncientHistory #Mummies #Saltmen #ChehrabadMines #ArchaeologicalDiscoveries #AncientIran #ZanjanProvince #NaturalMummies #SaltPreservation #AncientMiners #ParthianEra #SassanidEra #AchaemenidDynasty #Archaeology #HistoricalMysteries$

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