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The site of Karanis in the Fayum area of Egypt provides an in-depth look into Roman-Egyptian textile production, as more than 3,500 textile fragments were found, many alongside tools used for preparing wool, spinning, and weaving. This exhibit focuses on textile fragments found in Area 249, which is between the northernmost rubbish heaps and the main center of town, as the location with the greatest quantity. It also presents various representative tools found in Karanis that would have been used in textile production. This exhibit discusses the manufacturing and social significance of textiles in Karanis and greater Roman Egypt.