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The Flesh of the Gods (4000 BCE – 1000 BCE)
Ancient Egypt: The Egyptians were the first to master goldsmithing. They believed gold was the "flesh of the Sun God, Ra." This is why Pharaohs like Tutankhamun were buried in solid gold masks—to ensure their immortality.
Sumeria: In Mesopotamia, gold jewelry became a symbol of social status and divine power as early as 3000 BCE.
The Invention of Money (600 BCE)
Before 600 BCE, gold was traded as "hacksilver" or bars that had to be weighed. The Kingdom of Lydia (modern-day Turkey) changed history by minting the first standardized gold coins. This allowed trade to explode because people finally trusted a consistent value.
The Global Standard (1717 – 1971)
The Gold Standard: In 1717, Sir Isaac Newton (Master of the UK Mint) set a fixed price for gold, effectively creating the first Gold Standard.
The 49ers: The 1848 California Gold Rush triggered one of the largest migrations in human history, proving that the dream of "striking it rich" could move mountains.
Nixon Shock: In 1971, the U.S. officially ended the gold standard, moving the world into the era of "fiat" (paper) currency.
Why Gold Never "Dies"
Indestructible: Gold does not rust or tarnish. Nearly all the gold ever mined in history (roughly 212,000 tonnes) still exists today in some form.
Rare but Reachable: It is scarce enough to be valuable, but unlike Platinum, its melting point (1064°C) was low enough for ancient civilizations to work with.
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