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c. 3000 BCE

Candles appear in ancient Egypt

Early candles made from rushes soaked in fat gave ancient Egyptians a portable source of light.

Canonical milestoneAncient Egypt1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of Artificial Light

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 93%

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