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Gold originally acquired importance to humans due to its rarity, luster, and resistance to tarnishing, making it an ideal material for adornment and ceremonial objects. Its malleability allowed for intricate designs, which contributed to its appeal in jewelry and status symbols. Additionally, gold's uniformity and durability made it a natural choice for currency and trade, facilitating economic transactions in ancient societies. Over time, cultural and symbolic associations with wealth and power further solidified its significance.

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Where does gold originally come from?

The gold came form space originally. Because of two or more stars smash together and created a really hard stuff called gold. There has to be enough heat, though. The gold came form space originally. Because of two or more stars smash together and created a really hard stuff called gold. There has to be enough heat, though.


Why was gold one of the first metals used by humans?

because it is!


How long ago was it when gold was found?

Gold has been known and used by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of gold artifacts dating back to around 4000 BC in ancient civilizations such as those in Egypt and Mesopotamia. The discovery of gold in its natural state likely occurred even earlier, as humans have been drawn to its shiny appearance and malleability. Thus, gold has been known to humanity for approximately 6,000 years.


What do Aztec gods do to the Aztecs?

THey would sacrifice humans (especially babies). Offerings like gold etc. Pyramids to make rituals there


What is the origin of gold?

Gold has always been present as a mineral in the rocks of earth. Gold was formed in small amounts by nuclear fusion in stars and was "distributed" across space by a super nova however due to its neutron rich construction, most gold was probably originally formed in neutron star explosions or collisions, itself relatively rare. This may explain gold's relative rarity. When earth formed, gold was included in the substance that accreted to make up this planet we're on.