The earliest gold objects in Italy
A review of the archaeological evidence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16875430 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Giovanna Bergonzi |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Pages | 91-97 |
| Publication date | 2009-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | ArchéoSciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1960-1360 • E-ISSN: 2104-3728 |
| Publisher | OpenEdition (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.4000/archeosciences.2066 |
| OpenAlex | W1588931781 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 4 |
This paper aims to provide updated information on prehistoric gold from Italy, originating from pre-Iron Age contexts. The evidence dating from the beginning of the metal Age is scanty indeed: to date, only 4 objects appear to be from an earlier period than the middle Bronze Age. more gold finds were discovered from the MBA onwards, in part from funerary contexts, representing property or funerary gifts pertaining to individuals of both sexes who attained a high status within the community
Aesthetics · Ancient history · Archaeological evidence · Archaeology · Art · Bronze · Bronze Age · Geography · Late period · Prehistory · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · History · Mineralogy and Gemology Studies
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |