How gold was discovered

 No one knows to this day when gold was discovered first, but it is known that this precious metal has a long history with humankind.

Where the gold was accompanied in some civilizations with the gods, so that this precious metal to distinguish it from other metals and has a special place in human beings.

The old Kings wear crowns of gold, people were making cups mesinai ornate handles, Persia (Iran) and India and China are making fantastic forms such as Crete, cups and saucers, sometimes covered with gold Hilts.

Rich was at times buried hoards of silver and gold days wars and today people are looking for some treasure buried in the ground.

Archaeologists have found cups and gold jewelry precious manufacture date back to 3500 BC, and ancient civilizations have made the people was called UR in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) and also found ancient graves jewelry at the Egyptians and in the same time period.

The ancient Egyptians had was faith and belief that gold is the metal of the gods.

Humans have known gold for thousands of years, and its discovery has not been linked to a single event or moment. It is likely that it was discovered independently by different civilizations around the world since 5000 BC. Here is an overview of how gold was discovered and used throughout history:

1. Natural Occurrence and Early Use

Gold is one of the few metals that can be found in its pure natural state, which means it does not need to be extracted from ores or rocks. Early humans found shiny yellow nuggets in rivers and streams, and even on the surface of the ground.

Ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Sumerians, and Indus Valley peoples, recognized the beauty, durability, and rarity of gold and began using it in jewelry and ornaments, and eventually as currency and for trade.

2. Early Civilizations and the Importance of Gold

In ancient Egypt (c. 3000 BC), gold became a symbol of divinity and was used for burials of pharaohs, especially in tombs such as that of King Tutankhamun. The Egyptians developed early techniques for refining and working with gold, and their ingenuity in crafting it influenced other cultures.

The Sumerians, around 2600 BC, used gold for ornamental purposes and coinage. They were likely the first civilization to begin extracting gold, although their methods were primitive compared to later technologies.

3. Gold Rush

The most famous gold "discoveries" in modern times came during gold rushes.

The California Gold Rush (1848-1855) was one of the most significant moments in history, when James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill in California. This sparked a mass migration of people, driven by the hope of getting rich.

Similarly, the Klondike Gold Rush (1896) in the Yukon drove thousands to migrate north in search of gold. These events shaped the settlement and development of the American West and Canada.

4. Modern Gold Exploration

While gold has been mined and traded for thousands of years, today's methods of prospecting and extracting it involve advanced technologies such as geophysical surveys, drilling, and chemical processing.

The discovery of gold deposits continues to play a significant role in the global economy, with significant reserves found in places such as South Africa, China, Russia, and Australia.

So, gold wasn't discovered at a pivotal moment; it was recognized for its inherent properties, and eventually, people sought it as a resource. It transformed from a natural treasure into a symbol of wealth, power, and beauty, one that remains highly valued today.