Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Stonehenge is one of the most famous Neolithic archaeological sites in the world: the circle of megaliths dating back about 4,600 years has always been a great mystery that has intrigued scientists.
More than two centuries ago, archaeologists found a toolkit near Stonehenge the purpose of which they have only recently discovered. A thorough examination of the stone tools found near Stonehenge has allowed archaeologists to discover that they belonged to a kit used by a goldsmith about 4,000 years ago.
Microscopic analysis has identified signs of wear and traces of gold on five tools, a sign that they were used for hammering and polishing sheets of the precious metal.
According to scientists, tools were probably used to add gold decorations to objects made from materials such as jet, shale, amber, wood, or copper. The discovery is one of the most sensational to have been made in recent years at the Neolithic site, according to archaeologists.
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