4,000-year-old ‘shaman’ burial near Stonehenge has a golden secret

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By Tom Metcalfe

December 17, 2022

About 4,000 years ago, two people were buried near Stonehenge with grave goods described as a “shaman’s costume” when they were discovered in the 19th century. But a new analysis of stone tools also found in the grave reveals they have traces of gold on their surfaces, indicating they were used to craft the precious metal. 

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