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The ancient Phoenicians of Tyre became incredibly wealthy by producing a highly prized purple dye from what source?

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Correct answer: Sea snails

Tyrian purple was a luxurious dye harvested from the mucus of predatory sea snails, specifically the Murex brandaris. It was so difficult to produce that the dye was worth its weight in gold, making it a symbol of royalty across the ancient world. Photo: Photograph: U.Name.Me Derivative work: TeKaBe, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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