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1. The Oxus Treasure in the British Museum.

Author

Curtis, John

Subjects
*ANTIQUITIES, *ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations, *PREHISTORIC goldwork, *ARCHAEOLOGICAL museums & collections, *FORGERY of antiquities
Abstract

Considers the Oxus Treasure in the British Museum, the excavations at Takht-i Sangin and the collection of gold objects in the Miho Museum in Japan. Scope of the Oxus Treasure; Provenance of the Oxus Treasure; Discussion on the authenticity of The Oxus Treasure in the British Museum; Origin of the name Takht-i Sangin; Description of the Bactrian Treasure in the Miho Museum.

Published
2004
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2. Peruvian site yields a golden discovery.

Author

Bower, Bruce

Subjects
*NECKLACES, *PREHISTORIC goldwork, *GOLD jewelry, *ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations, *INTERMENT, *RADIOCARBON dating
Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of an ancient gold necklace in Peru. Archaeologists discovered the necklace, which was constructed from gold and stone beads, during the excavation of a burial pit at Jiskairumoko, Peru. The necklace was tested using radiocarbon methods which indicated it was several thousand years old.

Published
2008
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