Ancient Greek elite used meteorite iron, study finds
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A study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science examined the use of meteorite iron by ancient Minoan and Mycenaean elites. Meteorites provided a rare but ready source of iron before smelting became common. The research sheds light on the adoption and decline of this extraordinary metal among Bronze Age elites.
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