Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVII

I n addition to the extensive historical information inscribed on the artifacts , this suite is one of the most scientifically scrutinized sets of ancient gold artifacts known. Over two- and-a-half years of research for the purpose of authentication was performed by some of the world' s leading scientists in the study of noble metals , particularly gold. These scientists reside in Switzerland, Germany, England and the United States . The analyses include : Tool Markings , Patination & Construction Studies - Optical Microscopy - radiography - Uranium, Thorium - Helium Dating and XRF Elemental Analysis .