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Iron Age Artifacts Made From A Meteorite Were Found In A Cemetery In Poland

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In southern Poland, iron objects made from a single meteorite were uncovered by archaeologists. The artifacts were discovered during excavations at two early Iron Age cemeteries, Częstochowa-Raków and Częstochowa-Mirów. The cemeteries belonged to the Lusatian culture and were dated to 750 to 600 B.C.E. In total, there were 26 iron artifacts, including bracelets, necklaces, ankle rings, knives, and spearheads. The project was driven by the questi…

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