Gold
A shiny, yellow metal that is very valuable and does not rust.
What is it?
Gold is a soft, yellow metal. It is rare and does not tarnish or rust. People have used gold for thousands of years to make jewelry, coins, and art. In ancient Egypt, gold was used to make the mask of Tutankhamun and other treasures. Gold was considered the flesh of the gods. In the Byzantine Empire, gold was used to make coins that featured Jesus and emperors.
Why it matters
Gold has been valued by many cultures for its beauty and rarity. Many museum exhibits are made of gold. Understanding gold helps you appreciate the skill of ancient metalworkers. Byzantine gold coins are important historical artifacts.
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黄金
一种闪亮的黄色金属，非常珍贵，不会生锈。
这是什么？
黄金是一种柔软的黄色金属。它稀有且不会失去光泽或生锈。人们使用黄金已有数千年，用来制作珠宝、钱币和艺术品。在古埃及，黄金被用来制作图坦卡蒙的面具和其他宝藏。黄金被认为是神的血肉。在拜占庭帝国，黄金被用来制作带有耶稣和皇帝形象的金币。
为什么重要
黄金因其美丽和稀有而被许多文化珍视。许多博物馆展品由黄金制成。了解黄金有助于你欣赏古代金属工匠的技艺。拜占庭金币是重要的历史文物。
你在哪里见过它
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