Prehistoric Humans Traded This Rare Green Gem and AI Has Identified Its Surprising Origins  Learn more about the trade of the green mineral variscite, and how experts can use AI to identify where the original trade routes began. 

Prehistoric Humans Traded This Rare Green Gem and AI Has Identified Its Surprising Origins  #Science #Archaeology #Other #PrehistoricTrade #ArtificialIntelligence #AncientGems

Formed from fossilized tree resin over millions of years, Amber is one of the world’s oldest natural gems. Ancient civilizations treasured it for its warmth, golden glow, and believed it held protective and healing powers. 

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India Is Trying to Stop the Sale of Hundreds of Ancient Gems Associated With the Buddha The 300 sacred jewels are part of a larger trove found in India in 1898. They're scheduled to be sold by Sotheby's Hong Kong, where bidding will start at roughly $1.3 million

India Is Trying to Stop the Sale of Hundreds of Ancient Gems Associated With the Buddha: The 300 sacred jewels are part of a larger trove found in India in 1898. They're scheduled to be sold by Sotheby's Hong Kong, where… @SmithsonianMag #India #Buddhism #AncientGems #CulturalHeritage #Sothebys