A recent archaeological discovery in Poland revealed ancient burial artifacts, including bracelets and a pin, made from a unique type of meteoric iron. These items, dating back to 750-600 BC, were found in two early Iron Age cemeteries and analyzed using advanced imaging techniques. The findings suggest that they were created using iron sourced from a single meteorite, likely an ataxite with high nickel content. The potential use of these meteoric materials to create patterned iron is significant, as it could represent the oldest known examples of such craftsmanship.
The discovery included four artifacts—three bracelets and a pin—crafted from meteoric iron, highlighting an ancient tradition of using fallen meteorites in metalworking.
Researchers believe that these artifacts, if proven to be patterned iron, could be the oldest known examples, showcasing an intentional mixture of meteoric and smelted iron.
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