8,200-Year-Old Kohl Eyeliner Unearthed in Türkiye’s Yeşilova Höyük Archaeologists in Türkiye’s Yeşilova Höyük have uncovered an extraordinary 8,200-year-old stone-made kohl eyeliner, the oldest ever found. This discovery reveals that ancient Aegean women, dating back to 6,500 BCE, were just as passionate about beauty as today. Found with traces of black pigment, the kohl pen adds a new layer to our understanding of early beauty rituals. Excavation head, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zafer Derin, emphasized the significance, noting that beauty tools have been part of Aegean culture for thousands of years. This discovery not only sheds light on early cosmetic practices but also suggests ancient women’s care for self-expression. The eyeliner’s black pigment, believed to be manganese oxide, will undergo further analysis.
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