‘Space beads’ push back origins of iron working
Ancient Egyptians heated and hammered meteorite metal into ornaments
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METAL FROM THE SKY Three ancient Egyptian beads made of iron from a meteorite sit between examples of other beads that they were strung with, including lapis lazuli (blue), carnelian (brownish red), agate (green and white) and gold.
UCL Petrie/Rob Eagle