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archaeology1 year ago

"Extraterrestrial Metals Found in 3,000-Year-Old Spanish Treasure"

A new analysis of the 3,000-year-old Treasure of Villena in Spain has revealed that some of the artifacts were made with meteoric iron, suggesting the use of extraterrestrial materials in ancient jewelry-making. The hoard, discovered in 1963, includes gold-plated objects such as a cap and bracelet containing the alien metal, likely from a meteor that crashed into Earth one million years ago. This finding sheds light on the transition from stone to bronze in ancient societies and suggests that using fallen meteorites to fashion objects was a common practice thousands of years ago, as seen in similar artifacts found in Tutankhamun's tomb.

archaeology1 year ago

"Extraterrestrial Metal Used in Bronze Age 'Treasure' Crafting"

The Treasure of Villena, a Bronze Age hoard discovered in Spain, contains artifacts made from meteoric iron, according to a recent analysis. The hoard, which includes gold, silver, amber, and iron items, was found in 1963 and dates back to 1400-1200 B.C. The discovery sheds light on early metallurgy practices and suggests a connection between gold and iron with significant symbolic and social value. These artifacts are the first and oldest meteoritic iron objects found in the Iberian Peninsula, offering new insights into ancient cultures' innovation and technology.