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Researchers have discovered that two corroded artifacts from the Treasure of Villena, an ancient Iberian Bronze Age cache, are made from meteoritic iron, suggesting advanced metalworking techniques in Iberia over 3,000 years ago. This finding, published in January, indicates that the artifacts date back to around 1400 to 1200 BCE, predating the widespread use of terrestrial iron in the region.
Researchers studying the Treasure of Villena, a collection of treasures from the Iberian Bronze Age, have discovered evidence of meteoritic iron relics within, challenging previous assumptions about ancient civilizations' technological prowess. The artifacts, dating back to 1500-1200 BCE, predate the Iron Age and suggest sophisticated metalworking techniques. Advanced analytical techniques revealed that a bracelet and a hollow hemisphere were crafted from meteoritic iron, indicating a level of technological advancement previously unrecognized in Bronze Age societies. The corroded state of the artifacts presents challenges for conclusive analysis, but future non-invasive techniques may elucidate the origins and composition of these ancient space metal treasures, reshaping our understanding of the technological landscape of the Bronze Age.
A pair of corroded objects from the Iberian Bronze Age, found in the Treasure of Villena, have been discovered to be made of iron from meteorites, suggesting advanced metalworking technology in Iberia over 3,000 years ago. The objects, a bracelet and a hollow hemisphere decorated with gold, were previously thought to be made of terrestrial iron, posing a dating dilemma. However, testing revealed a high nickel content, characteristic of meteoritic iron, placing the artifacts in the Late Bronze Age period. Further non-invasive techniques could provide more conclusive evidence for this significant archaeological discovery.
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.
The Treasure of Villena, a significant hoard of gold from the European Bronze Age, has been found to contain metal from a meteorite that crashed onto Earth one million years ago, according to a new study. The analysis focused on two iron pieces dating back to 1,400-1,200 BC, revealing traces of iron-nickel alloy comparable to those found in meteoric iron. This discovery suggests that ancient people had to innovate and develop new technology to work with meteoric iron, marking the first and oldest meteor iron objects found in the Iberian Peninsula.
The Treasure of Villena, a Bronze Age hoard discovered in Spain over 60 years ago, has been found to contain objects crafted from extraterrestrial metal, specifically iron from a meteorite that fell to Earth around one million years ago. The collection, consisting of 59 gold objects and some pieces made of silver or iron, includes the first and oldest meteoritic iron objects found in the Iberian Peninsula. The discovery sheds light on the symbolic and social value of these objects, which were likely part of a hidden treasure belonging to a community during a historical period without kingdoms in the region.