Gold is a shiny soft and yellow metal and because of its elasticity it can be molded into any shape. Gold is considered a symbol of wealth as it is a precious metal and has been used for centuries as a substitute for money. Gold has been used in coins and jewelry since ancient times. Most metals are white like aluminum or silver. Copper is a clear pink color but gold and cesium are two metals that have a prominent yellow color.
Gold is extremely soft in its pure form and jewelry made from it also breaks easily. To solve this problem, ie to make gold jewelry durable, other metals are added to gold, but it also changes the original color of gold and reduces the value of jewelry.
Who discovered gold?
Thousands of years ago a child found a piece of shiny rock in a natural spring and thus the human race was first introduced to gold metal. It is a difficult task to associate a particular person or nation with the discovery of gold. There is a famous English saying that "gold is where you find it".
There is a strong possibility that gold was first discovered in its natural state in the form of small particles or rocks in streams or springs around the world. There is no doubt that this was the first metal to be known among early humans. Gold became a legend of ancient human cultures. Its natural beauty, flexibility and luster, as well as its stain resistance made it an interesting metal.
How is gold made and Where did gold come from?
In ancient times gold was discovered by different nations in different parts of the world and no one could live without being affected by it. The two metals that had the greatest impact on human life were iron and copper. The Industrial Revolution was based on iron and copper, but gold was discovered long before these two powers. The luster and durability of gold does not diminish even after millions of years, that is, it does not deteriorate.
Early use of gold was decorative. In ancient civilizations, gold was associated with the gods and the royal family.
How gold reaches the earth?
There are two theories about this and both of these theories involve stars:
According to the first theory, gold atoms are formed during nuclear fusion caused by the explosion of supernova stars.
According to the second theory, collisions of neutron stars cause gamma rays to explode, which is considered to be one of the most powerful explosions in the universe.
During the first observation of the collision of two neutron stars in August 2017, detectors of gravitational waves found evidence of the presence of heavy elements and gold. What these two popular theories have in common is the presence of nuclear energy, which is necessary to convert light atoms into heavy atoms or to combine them.
Gold has always been a powerful thing. The history of ancient man's first encounter with gold is lost, but his association with immortality and the gods is common in many cultures around the world. Early civilizations equated gold with gods and rulers, and gold was demanded in their name, and this gold was dedicated to their greatness. This is the thinking behind gold in ancient and modern civilizations.
In ancient times gold was used for shrines and idols of Moses' calf plates, bowls, vases and personal ornaments.
The Gold of Troy treasures discovered during excavations in Turkey are about 2600 BC. This was a time when gold was highly valued. Gold was not yet used as money but its possession was a symbol of power and it was used to decorate sacred places. In ancient times, prisoners of war, slaves and criminals were sent to work in gold mines.
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