Metal of the Heavens

Ancient Egyptians Called It the ‘Metal of the Heavens’—The Stunning Truth Behind This Celestial Substance

Ancient Egyptians revered meteoric iron, calling it the “metal of the heavens.” Long before smelting, they crafted beads and ceremonial blades—like King Tut’s famous dagger—from meteorites. The metal’s high nickel content and crystal patterns prove its celestial origin. Sacred, rare, and technologically impressive, meteoric iron reveals how ancient cultures linked observation and spirituality to turn space-born material into royal treasure—and a legacy that still stirs modern curiosity.