Treasure of Villena, Bronze Age gold hoard at Archaeological Museum of Villena, Spain
The Treasure of Villena contains 66 pieces including bowls, bracelets, bottles made from gold, silver, iron, and an amber button weighing nearly 10 kilograms.
Archaeological teams discovered this extraordinary collection on December 1, 1963, dating back to 1300-1000 BCE during the Late Bronze Age period.
The collection demonstrates advanced metalworking techniques of prehistoric societies in the Iberian Peninsula through intricate designs and material combinations.
Visitors can explore the treasure at the Municipal Archaeological Museum of Villena, which opens Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 14:00 with additional Thursday hours.
This assemblage ranks as the second most substantial prehistoric gold discovery in Europe, following only the Royal Graves of Mycenae in Greece.
Made from material: gold, iron, silver, amber
Part of: cultural heritage in Alicante
GPS coordinates: 38.67372,-0.84380
Latest update: May 13, 2025 20:16
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