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A golden ram and a stone lion, found in a tomb at the archaeological site of Gonur Depe in Turkmenistan. The finger in the background shows how small these figures are, demonstrating the extraordinary skill of the craftsmen

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A golden ram and a stone lion, found in a tomb at the archaeological site of Gonur Depe in Turkmenistan. The finger in the background shows how small these figures are, demonstrating the extraordinary skill of the craftsmen

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A stone relief of four figures, found at the archaeological site of Çatalhöyük in Turkey. 6000-5500 BCE, now housed at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara

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A stone relief of four figures, found at the archaeological site of Çatalhöyük in Turkey. 6000-5500 BCE, now housed at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara

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The Bolinao Skull is an archaeological discovery excavated at the Balingasay Archaeological Site in Bolinao, in the Philippines. It is considered to be a one-of-a-kind find due to its gold dental decorations that resemble fish scales. 14th-15th century CE

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The Bolinao Skull is an archaeological discovery excavated at the Balingasay Archaeological Site in Bolinao, in the Philippines. It is considered to be a one-of-a-kind find due to its gold dental decorations that resemble fish scales. 14th-15th century CE

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Sarmatian gold discovered during archaeological excavations in the Kherson region, Ukraine. An extraordinary earring featuring a massive lion head and a uniquely shaped pendant .

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Sarmatian gold discovered during archaeological excavations in the Kherson region, Ukraine. An extraordinary earring featuring a massive lion head and a uniquely shaped pendant .

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An aerial view of the archaeological site of Gonur Depe, which was either the capital or a major settlement of the Bactria–Margiana Archaeological Complex. Turkmenistan, 2400-1600 BCE

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An aerial view of the archaeological site of Gonur Depe, which was either the capital or a major settlement of the Bactria–Margiana Archaeological Complex. Turkmenistan, 2400-1600 BCE

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A wooden throne with footstool, plated with silver and decorated with gilded studs. Found in Tomb 79 at Salamis, Cyprus, late 8th century BCE, now housed at the Cyprus Archaeological Museum

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A wooden throne with footstool, plated with silver and decorated with gilded studs. Found in Tomb 79 at Salamis, Cyprus, late 8th century BCE, now housed at the Cyprus Archaeological Museum

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Excavation of a human burial ground found in a Bronze Age settlement at the Banana Garden archaeological site, circa 2,000 BCE. Hanoi, Vietnam

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Excavation of a human burial ground found in a Bronze Age settlement at the Banana Garden archaeological site, circa 2,000 BCE. Hanoi, Vietnam

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Five ceramic figurines dating to around 400 B.C.found on the tallest pyramid at Archeological site of San Isidro in western El Salvador.

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Five ceramic figurines dating to around 400 B.C.found on the tallest pyramid at Archeological site of San Isidro in western El Salvador.

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A 3,5 cm soapstone statue of 2 wrestlers, from Gonur Depe in Turkmenistan, depicting one of them performing an armlock on the other. 2500-1500 BCE, now housed at the State Museum of Turkmenistan

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A 3,5 cm soapstone statue of 2 wrestlers, from Gonur Depe in Turkmenistan, depicting one of them performing an armlock on the other. 2500-1500 BCE, now housed at the State Museum of Turkmenistan

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1,400 year old Silla crown found in a Gyeongju tomb. Along vertical gold extensions shaped like tree branches and deer antlers, the crown features tiny, heart-shaped perforations filled with jewel beetle wings. An illustration shows how the crown would have been worn in the 6th century

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1,400 year old Silla crown found in a Gyeongju tomb. Along vertical gold extensions shaped like tree branches and deer antlers, the crown features tiny, heart-shaped perforations filled with jewel beetle wings. An illustration shows how the crown would have been worn in the 6th century

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A silver mask from an archaeological site near Aalborg , dated to the Late Iron Age . Danish archaeologists think this is an image of a god; it is during this period representations of Nordic gods start to be found in the archaeological record.

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A silver mask from an archaeological site near Aalborg , dated to the Late Iron Age . Danish archaeologists think this is an image of a god; it is during this period representations of Nordic gods start to be found in the archaeological record.

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The South Gate of Angkor Thom, built in the 12th century leads to the Bayon temple, part of the larger Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia. It is lined with stone figures depicting mythical beings

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The South Gate of Angkor Thom, built in the 12th century leads to the Bayon temple, part of the larger Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia. It is lined with stone figures depicting mythical beings

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A gold ring found at the archaeological site of Saruq Al Hadid in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Iron Age II period , now housed at the Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Museum

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A gold ring found at the archaeological site of Saruq Al Hadid in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Iron Age II period , now housed at the Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Museum

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Reconstruction of the Old Lord of Sipán in ceremonial regalia. His tomb was one of several found at Huaca Rajada, also known as Sipán, a Moche archaeological site in northern Peru, and dates to around 300-400 AD

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Reconstruction of the Old Lord of Sipán in ceremonial regalia. His tomb was one of several found at Huaca Rajada, also known as Sipán, a Moche archaeological site in northern Peru, and dates to around 300-400 AD

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Found in the tomb of a wealthy woman in Thessaloniki, Greece, this gold ring, dated to 330–320 BCE, bears an engraved depiction on its bezel: a seated woman leaning her head downward, gazing tenderly at the small child nursing in her arms. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

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Found in the tomb of a wealthy woman in Thessaloniki, Greece, this gold ring, dated to 330–320 BCE, bears an engraved depiction on its bezel: a seated woman leaning her head downward, gazing tenderly at the small child nursing in her arms. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

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A colossal limestone sculpture of the ancient Egyptian god Bes. From Cyprus, 7th-6th century BCE, now housed at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum in Turkey

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A colossal limestone sculpture of the ancient Egyptian god Bes. From Cyprus, 7th-6th century BCE, now housed at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum in Turkey

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A gold scepter found in the tomb of a young Daunian woman in Canosa di Puglia, Italy. 3rd century BCE, now housed at the National Archaeological Museum in Taranto

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A gold scepter found in the tomb of a young Daunian woman in Canosa di Puglia, Italy. 3rd century BCE, now housed at the National Archaeological Museum in Taranto

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A 4th century BCE solid gold finger ring found in Tomb Z in Derveni, Greece. The ring bears the inscription ΚΛΕΙΤΑΙΔΩΡΟΝ, which means "a gift to Kleita", most probably the deceased of Tomb Z. Now housed at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

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A 4th century BCE solid gold finger ring found in Tomb Z in Derveni, Greece. The ring bears the inscription ΚΛΕΙΤΑΙΔΩΡΟΝ, which means "a gift to Kleita", most probably the deceased of Tomb Z. Now housed at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

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A 15,000-year-old baton made from a reindeer antler, and depicts a leaping horse. Found at the Bruniquel Cave, and is now housed at the National Archaeological Museum in Saint-Germain en Laye, France

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A 15,000-year-old baton made from a reindeer antler, and depicts a leaping horse. Found at the Bruniquel Cave, and is now housed at the National Archaeological Museum in Saint-Germain en Laye, France

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