Mold gold cape: A 3,900-year-old accessory that's one of the finest examples of prehistoric goldwork ever found
The stunningly detailed gold cape is unique in Europe and may have belonged to a high-ranking woman.
A 3,900-year-old gold cape discovered in Wales is considered one of the most remarkable prehistoric goldwork finds ever uncovered. The artifact, known as the Mold gold cape, was unearthed from a Bronze Age burial mound at Bryn yr Ellyllon, near the town of Mold in Wales. The cape, which dates back to 1900 to 1600 B.C., is a hammered piece of gold with a distinctive cape-like shape, featuring decorations that resemble beads or necklaces.
Experts believe it may have belonged to a woman or child due to its small size, although the original skeleton was not recovered. The cape, measuring 9.3 inches tall and 18.3 inches wide, weighs approximately 1.2 pounds and was likely crafted from a single lump of gold. Some 300 amber beads were also found at the grave, enhancing the cape's gilded appearance.
The cape's unique design and style make it one of the finest examples of prehistoric goldwork in Europe, leaving archaeologists puzzled about its purpose and significance.
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