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Peruvian site yields a golden discovery.

Authors :
Bower, Bruce
Source :
Science News; 4/12/2008, Vol. 173 Issue 15, p237-238, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2008

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368423
Volume :
173
Issue :
15
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Science News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
31743944
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/scin.2008.5591731511