Tag: ancient metalworking

Celestial Alloy: Meteoric Iron Unearthed in Bronze Age Treasure

In a stunning twist, scientists reveal that two artifacts from the Treasure of Villena—an ancient Iberian cache—were crafted using iron from meteorites, challenging our understanding of Bronze Age metallurgy and revealing a sophisticated level of ancient metalworking.

Earliest Evidence of Lead Pollution Found From 5,200 Years Ago

Scientists have discovered traces of lead pollution dating back 5,200 years, providing new insights into early human industrial activity.