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mill_about_smartly t1_iylm4v5 wrote

I know it says they don't know exactly what that point of origin is, but isn't Egypt most likely? They put gold on everything like it was Frank's red hot.

I know Varna has the oldest gold, but Ancient Egypt has the oldest records of gold, right?

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Creasy_Bear t1_iymq8sq wrote

That would be my guess too. Egypt was handing out gold like diplomatic party favors back then.

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Usermena t1_iynpli6 wrote

I think the Sart Cayi in modern day Turkey is a better bet.

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