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How long ago was silk discovered?

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Anonymous

∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Silk was first used in China in 27th century B.C. For 3000 years production of silk was a secret of China. Around 300 A.D. Japanese expedion got some silkworm eggs, and around 522 A.D. Byzantine also aquired them (by smuggling).

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