Banc Ty'nddôl sun-disc, Bronze Age gold artifact at Amgueddfa Cymru Museum, Wales.
Description
The Banc Ty'nddôl sun-disc is a Bronze Age gold artifact measuring approximately 39 millimeters across and weighing just over 2.5 grams. Its surface features three concentric circles with dotted patterns around the edges, all carefully impressed into the thin gold sheet.
History
Archaeologists uncovered this rare artifact during 2002 excavations near Copa Hill copper mine in Wales. The find contributed to understanding early metalworking in the region.
Culture
The disc displays early metalworking methods from Bronze Age Wales, revealing skilled craftsmanship through its raised decorations and small perforations.
Practical
This artifact is on permanent display at the National Museum Cardiff in Wales and can be viewed during museum hours. The piece is presented in a protective case for preservation.
Did you know?
This gold object ranks among the earliest known gold finds in Wales, showing that people in this region possessed sophisticated metalworking skills from remote times. Its discovery sheds light on an economy that connected mining, craft, and trade.
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