In Ancient Egypt the cork was already used. Vessels with cork tops have been found in millenarian sarcophagus.
In Ancient Greece, cork was used to make balls for fishing nets, to make sandals and to cover wine and oil crocks.
The Greek philosopher Teofrasto (3rd century B.C) was the one who discovered that cork could be removed from the corkoak without damaging it. The Greeks used burnt cork to darken hair. In Efeso, a glass amphora from the 1st century B.C, containing wine and with a cork top has been found.
Romans also used cork. The agricultural technician, Lucio Columela (1st century B. C.), recommended cork to be used on making beehives. Because of its thermal isolation qualities, Plinius the Elder, wrote about the convenience of using cork on building houses.
(By the Spanish team)
In Ancient Greece, cork was used to make balls for fishing nets, to make sandals and to cover wine and oil crocks.
The Greek philosopher Teofrasto (3rd century B.C) was the one who discovered that cork could be removed from the corkoak without damaging it. The Greeks used burnt cork to darken hair. In Efeso, a glass amphora from the 1st century B.C, containing wine and with a cork top has been found.
Romans also used cork. The agricultural technician, Lucio Columela (1st century B. C.), recommended cork to be used on making beehives. Because of its thermal isolation qualities, Plinius the Elder, wrote about the convenience of using cork on building houses.
(By the Spanish team)
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