"The Ancient Egyptian color palette was one of the most diverse and complex in the ancient world. It included a wide range of pigments, derived from various sources such as minerals, plants, and insects. Common colors included blue, which was made from lapis lazuli; red, from hematite; and yellow, from orpiment or malachite. These colors were used in art, mummification, and religious ceremonies, reflecting the Egyptians' deep connection to the natural world and their belief in the afterlife."...