Sicilian amber in western Europe pre-dates arrival of Baltic amber by at least 2,000 years
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 13:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Amber and other unusual materials such as jade, obsidian and rock crystal have attracted interest as raw materials for the manufacture of decorative items since Late Prehistory and, indeed, amber retains a high value in present-day jewellery.