“Ancient sources describe a medium white tunic, and this one matches with their descriptions,” researcher Dr. Antonis Bartsiokas told Greek Reporter.

Several features point to the tunic's royal significance. Cotton, a material foreign to ancient Greece, was imported from Persia, and the purple dye was reserved for elite use.

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