Because gold doesn't corrode or errode over time.
Since... ever. Gold as a resource as well as a synonym of wealthiness has existed in Mexico since ancient times.
The exact number of gold artifacts that have survived from ancient times is difficult to determine, as many have been lost, destroyed, or remain undiscovered. However, thousands of significant gold artifacts from various ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Americas, have been found and cataloged by archaeologists. Notable examples include the treasures of Tutankhamun and the gold items from the tombs of various ancient cultures. The preservation of these artifacts often depends on the conditions of burial, material quality, and historical events.
Gold has been known since ancient times and therefore nobody knows who first discovered it.
Gold.
gold
because of the magical fairies
Gold has been known since very early prehistoric times; it predates science.
gold mining started in 1656 were charles darwin was the first man to find gold in Togo reserve.
Because The ancient eygptians ruled the arab world and they had lots of money at the time
Gold has been of know since ancient times. It is found in many places and by many people. Specific deposits may be kept secret.
Gold has been of know since ancient times. It is found in many places and by many people. Specific deposits may be kept secret.
Virtually every human civilization has used gold in ancient times. The Americas were separated from Asia about 10,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age. Yet, gold was utilized in South America, China, Egypt, and Europe since ancient times. This would indicate that either different cultures discovered gold independently, or that knowledge of gold was diffuse more than 10,000 years ago.