The treasure chest, discovered in Alicante, Spain, about half a century ago and determined to belong to the Bronze Age, amazed scientists. It turned out that this collection, also known as the Villena Treasures, contained traces of an extraterrestrial metal. Details about the prehistoric treasure containing 59 objects made of gold (including 27 bracelets and 11 bowls) are in our news…
THERE ARE METEORITE PIECES
According to El Pais, an exciting discovery was made. When the works in question were first examined in 1963, it was understood that they contained “unusual features”. Recently, the mystery of the iron pieces was revealed. Scientists have confirmed that the sword hilt and bracelet found in the treasure were made of an extraterrestrial metal.
In the study published in the journal Trabajos de Prehistoria, it was announced that the iron in question came from a meteorite that fell to Earth approximately one million years ago. Researchers say that these unique artifacts date back to B.C. He determined that it was built between 1400 and 1200. The works are thought to have symbolic and social value for that period.
PART OF A UNIQUE COLLECTION
According to researcher Ignacio Montero-Ruiz, the relationship between gold and iron shows that these items may not be personal, but belong to the hidden treasure of a community.
In this period, when there were no kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula, such works were of great importance. It remains unclear who made such treasures and how exactly they were obtained. However, it is certain that these iron pieces are the first and oldest meteorite iron objects found in the region.
Montero-Ruiz states that these unique findings are of great value as part of a magnificent collection with gold artifacts.
2024-02-16 18:00:00
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