Jenifer Marx research and work in the field has given her great expertise concerning the history of gold. Gold in the Ancient World paints a broad picture of adventure, artistry and greed as it explores achievements resulting from man's love of this precious metal. Amateur treasure hunters and professional prospectors alike know that gold is a remarkable and precious element closely associated with man's yearning for riches throughout the ages. In fact, gold is mentioned more than 400 times in the Bible.
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