The richest man in the world 6,500 years ago had more gold than the rest of the world combined

This article revolves around an amazing discovery, the excavation of an ancient cemetery, which turned out to contain an incredible amount of gold artifacts.

These artifacts are not only incredible in number, but also extremely important from a technical and historical perspective. The discovery is not only a glimpse into an ancient civilization but also an important part of the development of human history.

The richest man in the world, unearthed

First, let’s review the findings from this cemetery. In 1972, an excavator operator accidentally discovered the cemetery. More than 3,000 gold artifacts weighing 6 kg were excavated from 294 tombs in this cemetery. This discovery is recognized as one of the most important archaeological sites for prehistoric humans. These excavated gold jewelry were placed in the same position as when excavated, after restoration, showing the magnificent scene of the ancient king.

It is worth thinking, how were these exquisite gold products made? From an archaeological perspective, when did metallurgical technology begin? Through the efforts of scientists and through radiocarbon dating, the history of these tombs was determined to be 4569-4340 BC, that is, about 6500 years ago. This civilization, located in the Black Sea region, was the main route of communication between the East and the West. The craftsmen were highly skilled in making gold and bronze products. This culture even predates the formation of Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations. This discovery shows the incredible level of skill of ancient people in smelting and processing metals.

The richest man in the world, unearthed

But the cemetery also houses more than just gold artifacts. In addition to the gold jewelry, there are over 22,000 exquisite cultural relics, including a large number of exquisite bronzes, pottery, jewelry, shells, high-quality flints, and obsidian blades. These artifacts have been exhibited around the world and have even been featured on the cover of National Geographic.

The richest man in the world, unearthed

This discovery marked a turning point in human history. At that time, people had just begun to explore the mysteries of smelting and metalworking. The value of this cemetery lies not only in revealing the splendor of ancient civilizations but also in being an important witness to the development of human history and technology.

The richest man in the world, unearthed

However, this discovery also raises some doubts and questions. Some people find it hard to believe that such exquisite gold products exist in this era. But the truth is before our eyes, and the existence of these cultural relics has been scientifically verified and confirmed. Although it is hard to believe, the authenticity of these artifacts has been verified through scientific methods such as radiocarbon dating.

The richest man in the world, unearthed

Finally, this discovery also brings up some interesting thoughts. At current prices, these gold artifacts are worth about $350,000. 6,500 years ago, it took just over $100,000 to become the richest person in the world. Historical discoveries like this are shocking and make us reconsider the development of human history and civilization.

The richest man in the world, unearthed

The richest man in the world, unearthed

History does not stand still waiting for our beliefs. Although this discovery has shocked many, it tells us that whether we believe it or not, human civilization has never stopped moving forward. The discovery of this ancient cemetery will allow us to better understand human history and will also stimulate our curiosity about the unknown.

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