Where were precursors to modern knitting first evidenced in textile fragments?

Answer

Coptic textile fragments dating back to the 11th century in Egypt and the Middle East

Evidence of interlocked loops, a precursor to knitting, has been found in Coptic textile fragments originating from Egypt and the Middle East around the 11th century.

Where were precursors to modern knitting first evidenced in textile fragments?
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