Gold in Antiquity Ancient History Encyclopedia
04/04/2014· Gold, chemical symbol Au from the Latin aurum meaning shining dawn, is a precious metal which has been used since antiquity in the production of jewellery, coinage, sculpture, vessels and as a decoration for buildings, monuments and statues.. Gold does not corrode and so it became a symbol of immortality and power in many ancient cultures. Its rarity and aesthetic qualities made it an





































