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Amber in Antiquity - World History Encyclopedia
May 10, 2024 - Amber, the fossilised resin of trees, was used throughout the ancient world for jewellery and decorative objects. The main source was the Baltic region where...
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https://www.worldhistory.org/Silver/
Silver in Antiquity - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 8, 2026 - Silver had great value and aesthetic appeal in many ancient cultures where it was used to make jewellery, tableware, figurines, ritual objects and rough-cut...
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https://www.worldhistory.org/pottery/
Pottery in Antiquity - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 8, 2026 - Pottery is the first synthetic material ever created by humans. The term refers to objects made of clay that have been fashioned into the desired shape,...
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https://www.worldhistory.org/gold/
Gold in Antiquity - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 8, 2026 - Gold, chemical symbol Au (from the Latin aurum meaning 'shining dawn'), is a precious metal which has been used since antiquity in the production of...
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https://www.worldhistory.org/copper/
Copper in Antiquity - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 8, 2026 - Copper was probably the first metal used by ancient cultures, and the oldest artefacts made with it date to the Neolithic period. The shiny red-brown metal...
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