"3,000-Year-Old Treasure Reveals Extraterrestrial Metals"
A 3,000-year-old treasure hoard found in Villena, Spain, includes items made of meteoritic iron, such as a bracelet and a possible sword pommel, predating widespread knowledge of iron metallurgy. Researchers tested the iron's composition and found a high probability of its meteoritic origin. This discovery suggests that ancient humans used iron from fallen meteorites to create precious items before the rise of iron metallurgy. Further analysis may reveal the origins of the remarkable trove and shed light on the wearers of these ancient luxury goods.