Humble fragments of clay crucibles and coin molds flecked with gold excavated by a joint team of British and Malian archaeologists in 2005 led archaeologist Sam Nixon, in consultation with Thilo ...

According to the World Gold Council, about 195,300 tons (177,200 tonnes) of gold have been dug out of the ground in all of human history. Countless lives have been lost obtaining the rare metal, and ...

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In the heart of Egypt’s Sukari Mountains, archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary discovery: a 3,000-year-old gold mining operation that reveals a rich glimpse into ancient Egyptian life. This ...