3,500-Year-Old Tombs in Greece Reveal the Lost Techniques of Mycenaean Goldsmiths

A comprehensive study of Mycenaean gold working opens the doors to the goldsmith’s workshop of 3500 years ago. Researchers analyzed 165 gold objects from tholos (beehive) tombs near the Bay of Volos in Thessaly, including the undisturbed Bronze Age tomb of Kazanaki. Combining archaeological data from excavations with chemical analysis, the research team details the advanced crafting techniques of the artisans, who used bronze tools, stone molds, and a meticulous, high-heat process. The gold itself may have originated from several sources, including possible Balkan, Aegean, Anatolian, or Egyptian trade networks.
The Ancient Tradition of Mycenaean Gold Craftsmanship
Thessaly is traditionally associated in Greek mythology withJason and the Argonauts. Gold craftsmanship is an ancient tradition from regional workshops dating to theMycenaean and Hellenistic periods. According to the research report published inThe Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, the gold objects ranged from jewelry to weapon ornaments.
Gold beads of a necklace, in rosette and lily designs. (Vassiliki Adrimi-Sismani / CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
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