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Ancient Egyptians Made Iron Jewelry From Pieces of Meteorite, Archaeologists Say

Posted by samzenpus on from the star-metal dept.

fangmcgee writes "Researchers at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology at University College London have found that a collection of ancient jewelry is out of this world. The 5,000-year-old Egyptian beads, previously thought to be made from iron from Earth have been found to be made from hammered pieces of meteorite. Strung together with gold, gemstones, and other minerals, the beads pre-date iron smelting, showcasing the metalworking mastery of fourth millennium B.C. Egyptians."

4 of 47 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Inuit also used iron meteorites by VortexCortex · · Score: 4, Funny

    What did they make of the baby and his shuttle that came along with the meteorite?

    Dinner.

    So, you're saying he was sealed inside?

  2. The age-old competition by K.+S.+Kyosuke · · Score: 3, Funny

    I bet that the Sumerian fanboys are fuming now. Suck it up, boys! Egypt forever!

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    Ezekiel 23:20
  3. I told you so! by Traiano · · Score: 3, Funny

    For years I have been telling everyone that aliens built the pyramids. Now we have proof from the extraterrestrial pieces they left behind. Who's the crazy one now?!

  4. hmmmm by slashmydots · · Score: 3, Funny

    So does anyone know what the stat bonus was on one of those necklaces? I'm thinking it would have a defensive buff but it could also be added damage as radiation to all weapon strikes.