This 6,500-year-old tomb hides the world’s oldest Gold treasure and the secrets of Europe’s first king

In 1972, the Necropolis of Varna in Bulgaria unveiled the world’s oldest processed gold, dating back to 4,600–4,200 BC. The discovery of over 3,000 gold objects, including elaborate jewelry in elite tombs like Grave 43, suggests a stratified society with advanced metallurgical skills and extensive trade networks. This find offers insights into prehistoric European power structures and cultural practices.