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TIL Scythian Golden Pectoral of magnificent workmanship consists of three tiers of 48 meticulously detailed figures of men and animals. It weighs 1.2 kg (2.6 pounds), of pure 24 carat gold, dates 4th BC and was found in Ukraine in 1971

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