Archaeological discoveries

Where was gold found?

Gold has been found in many parts of the world, including:

- South Africa: The Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa is the world's largest gold-producing region.

- United States: The United States is the second largest gold-producing country in the world, with major deposits in Nevada, California, Alaska, and South Dakota.

- China: China is the world's third largest gold-producing country, with major deposits in the provinces of Shandong, Jiangxi, and Guangdong.

- Australia: Australia is the world's fourth largest gold-producing country, with major deposits in the states of Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales.

- Russia: Russia is the world's fifth largest gold-producing country, with major deposits in the regions of Siberia and the Urals.