Gold Jewelry in Ancient Egypt

Gold is the softest and most malleable of metals. It appears naturally in its metallic form which can be worked into complex shapes with the simplest bronze, bone or wooden tools. From the earliest times it was sought after for its shiny golden color that many people believed to have spiritual or magical powers. And from the beginning it was fashioned into ornaments for personal adornment.
Egypt produced 80% of the world gold output in ancient times. They colonized Nubia for its gold and

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