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This small gold model of a llama is a fitting offering for an Inca mountain god. The Incas revered gold as the sweat of the sun and believed that it represented the sun's regenerative powers.
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Archaeologists Found Close to 3.5 Pounds of Gold Buried in the Varna Necropolis: ‘Oldest Gold of Humanity’Gold found in Bulgaria turns out to be not only the oldest known gold but also the earliest evidence of social hierarchies.
Not surprisingly, the Inca also made models of this hardy creature that was so fundamental to the lives of the people and to the running of the Empire. Our little gold llama is so tiny that it can ...
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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNWhy Has Gold Dazzled So Many Cultures Throughout History?This footage “sets the tone for an expansive, trippy show dedicated to the precious metal the Incas ... array of artifacts ...
boasts an eclectic assortment of Incan artifacts. From textiles to pottery to gold and metal pieces, the museum will intrigue visitors who want an introduction to Incan culture and history.
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