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A History of Gold
What is it about gold when it was first found in the area of Eastern Europe, 4000 BC., a human being decided to pick it up? Long before these pieces of shiney metal were used in fine art, as gold jewellerey, or as a symbol of religious purity, something made the first person decide to reach down with their hand and collect it. (Continued)
(This is a continuing story by Ray Istre, based on the outline from the National Mining Association.)
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