Over 3,000 years old, these three thread balls are attributed to the Ramesside Period of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The first, made of flax fiber, was discovered in the settlement north of the pyramid and measures 6.3 cm (2.5 in) in diameter. The second, made of linen fiber, was found in the cemetery area and measures 4.5 cm (1.8 in) in diameter. The third combines linen and wool fibers, also from the cemetery area, and measures 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter. These artifacts are now housed at

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