Varna Necropolis Reveals Earliest Gold Jewelry, Including a Phallic Sheath
TL;DR
Archaeologists working at Bulgaria's Varna necropolis uncovered some of the world's oldest gold jewelry, dating to the Copper Age (around 4600–4500 BCE), including a gold penis sheath; the find highlights early metalworking and the social significance of personal adornment.
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