Bizarre Archaeological Finds That Still Baffle Scientists Today

Ancient Jewelry

Metalworking is one of the oldest professions in the history of time. Early adopters of the craft were able to work with soft metals, particularly gold, more effectively because they were unable to superheat harder metals to their melting point. This particular piece was found in a tomb on Cyprus island in the Mediterranean sea. 

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