A 3,700-year-old ivory comb found in southern Israel bears an inscription that reads, “May this tusk root out the lice of the hair and the beard.” Menahem Kahana/Agence France-Presse — Getty ...

Ancient comb inscribed with ‘full sentence’ of lice advice found in Israel Posted: Nov 9, 2022 / 09:01 AM EST Updated: Nov 9, 2022 / 09:26 AM EST ...

Carved into this ivory comb, dating to 1,700 B.C., is a sentence warding off lice that’s written in the early language of the ancient Canaanites, a new study finds.

The comb dates to 1,700 BC and measures roughly 3.5 by 2.5 centimeters, carved from a single piece of ivory. On one side, there is an inscription made of 17 Canaanite letters.

Start with the right tool Use the right comb; this is the first step. To detangle your hair, always use a wide-toothed comb that is made of wood or neem. In ancient times, neem combs were made and ...

The 3,700-year-old comb’s inscription tells people to comb their hair and beards to get rid of lice, The Associated Press reported.

A seven-word inscription discovered by accident on a 3,700-year-old lice comb is the oldest known sentence written in an alphabet, according to a new study.

Science Israel archaeologists find ancient comb with ‘full sentence’ Nov. 9, 2022 at 2:03 am Updated Nov. 10, 2022 at 9:12 am ...