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The article offers information on the identification of tĕkē fiber in Israel. It describes tĕkē cloth as one of the most precious treasures in ancient civilizations. It views on the importance of the fiber in international trade and tribute. It cites three steps for its identification which include the determination of the molluscan species from which purpura hyacinthea had been prepared. Furthermore, it explores the process in making ritual tĕkē.