#MMBGrand Fact “Born in Purple” Ancient Sea Snail (Murex Bandaris) Orignates from the Mediterranean Region

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Tyrian Purple (also called Royal Purple) dyes clothes a deep purple shade. In ancient times, it was extracted from the Mediterranean sea snail (Murex brandaris).

The Emperors of Byzantium constituted a law forbidding anyone from using Tyrian Purple aside the royalty family. The expression ‘born in the purple’ rose from this practice.