"Remarkable Discovery: Ancient Gold Necklaces Unearthed by Spanish Water and Waste Workers"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Two gold necklaces dating back around 2,500 years have been discovered in northwestern Spain by a water company worker. The find, which includes a broken necklace, provides valuable insights into the Iron Age and the craftsmanship of that era. Unlike previous discoveries, the intact site offers precise information about the context of the necklaces. The objects show signs of wear, indicating their use by the upper echelons of society. The regional government of Asturias praised the worker for promptly reporting the find, which opens up new avenues for studying this emblematic type of jewelry from the Iron Age.