Nestled in the sun-drenched plains of Alicante province, the quaint Spanish town of Villena guards a secret that bridges earth and sky. Back in 1963, workers digging a gravel pit stumbled upon the treasure of Villena, a dazzling hoard of over sixty (60) Bronze Age artefacts weighing nearly 10 kilograms, mostly gleaming gold bowls, bracelets, and bottles. What makes this find truly extraordinary is that two pieces, an iron bracelet and a sword hilt pommel, were forged from meteoritic iron, a rare metal fallen from space around a million years ago. Dated to 1400-1200 BC, this collection hints at ancient people's awe for cosmic gifts, long before iron smelting was known on Earth. Today, these treasures shine in Villena's Archaeological Museum, drawing visitors to ponder how Bronze Age craftsmen turned stardust into jewellery.
