Archaeologists Uncover 4,000-Year-Old Oil Wicks Archaeologists found 4,000-year-old oil lamp wicks in Yehud, Israel Wicks were in clay lamps at Newe Efraim site, excavated by Israel Antiquities Authority Soot on wicks shows burial ceremony use Ancient people practiced thrift and recycling. History | Archaeology | Ancient practices Israel 2 months ago