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This infographic titled Understanding the History of Gold with One Picture distills 6,000 years of gold’s role in human civilization into six clear chronological eras, tracing its journey from ancient treasure to modern financial asset. The first era (5000 BC – 1st century BC) covers humanity’s earliest gold use, from the 4700–4200 BC Varna tomb artifacts (the oldest known gold objects) to ancient Egypt’s reverence for gold as the “flesh of gods.”
Edited at 2026-04-03 08:55:10This infographic systematically analyzes the key factors driving gold price volatility, breaking down 8 core drivers with their correlation characteristics, historical cases, and market impacts. It covers the US dollar index (negative correlation, primary core factor), real interest rates, inflation (positive correlation, bottom support), geopolitics/black swan events, global central bank gold reserves (medium-long term trend leaders), gold supply-demand, and speculative funds/sentiment
This infographic outlines the 120 year history of gold price trends from 1900 to the present, structured into six key eras, with clear price data, core events, and trend charts. It starts with the 1900–1971 gold standard era, fixed at $20.67/oz then $35/oz under Bretton Woods. The 1971–1980 period saw the first super bull market, driven by oil crises and inflation, peaking at $850/oz. A 20-year bear market followed (1981–2000)
This infographic titled Understanding the History of Gold with One Picture distills 6,000 years of gold’s role in human civilization into six clear chronological eras, tracing its journey from ancient treasure to modern financial asset. The first era (5000 BC – 1st century BC) covers humanity’s earliest gold use, from the 4700–4200 BC Varna tomb artifacts (the oldest known gold objects) to ancient Egypt’s reverence for gold as the “flesh of gods.”
This infographic systematically analyzes the key factors driving gold price volatility, breaking down 8 core drivers with their correlation characteristics, historical cases, and market impacts. It covers the US dollar index (negative correlation, primary core factor), real interest rates, inflation (positive correlation, bottom support), geopolitics/black swan events, global central bank gold reserves (medium-long term trend leaders), gold supply-demand, and speculative funds/sentiment
This infographic outlines the 120 year history of gold price trends from 1900 to the present, structured into six key eras, with clear price data, core events, and trend charts. It starts with the 1900–1971 gold standard era, fixed at $20.67/oz then $35/oz under Bretton Woods. The 1971–1980 period saw the first super bull market, driven by oil crises and inflation, peaking at $850/oz. A 20-year bear market followed (1981–2000)
This infographic titled Understanding the History of Gold with One Picture distills 6,000 years of gold’s role in human civilization into six clear chronological eras, tracing its journey from ancient treasure to modern financial asset. The first era (5000 BC – 1st century BC) covers humanity’s earliest gold use, from the 4700–4200 BC Varna tomb artifacts (the oldest known gold objects) to ancient Egypt’s reverence for gold as the “flesh of gods.”
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From ancient times to classical times
(5000 BC -1st century BC)
Around 4700-4200 BC
Gold artifacts unearthed from the Varna tomb in Bulgaria provide the earliest known evidence of human use of gold
About 4000 years ago
Ancient Egypt used gold for royal and religious objects, calling it the 'flesh of gods'
About 3000 years ago
Ancient Egypt extensively mined sand gold in Nubia and the Sinai Peninsula, forming an early gold industry chain
Around 2000 BC
During the Shang Dynasty in China, gold products such as gold foil and jewelry appeared
About 600 years ago
The Kingdom of Lydia minted the first official standardized gold coin in human history, known as the Kroos gold coin
5th century BC
The Persian Empire adopted the gold coin system and established an early gold currency system
Since the 3rd century BC
Rome issues Oris gold coins, passing through the Mediterranean world
Western Han Dynasty
China uses Linzhi Gold and other "listed currencies", with gold used for large payments and rewards
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Middle Ages
(1st century to 15th century)
fourth century
Byzantium issued the Solitus gold coin, which is of high purity, long-term stability, and has been circulating for nearly a thousand years
Tang Dynasty
China has seen the emergence of gold collars and gold cakes, with gold mainly stored and traded in large quantities
thirteenth century
The Travels of Marco Polo spread records of Eastern prosperity and stimulated Europe's thirst for gold
Ming and Qing Dynasties
China has formed a monetary pattern dominated by silver standard and supplemented by gold
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The Age of Discovery and the Golden Age of America
(15th-18th centuries)
1492
Columbus arrived in America, initiating Europe's plunder and exploitation of American gold
1545
The Potosi gold silver mine in Peru has been discovered, becoming an important gold producing area in modern times
the 16th century
Spain imports large amounts of gold from the Americas, triggering a 'price revolution' in Europe
the 18th century
Brazil became the world's major gold producing country at that time
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The Gold Rush and the Establishment of the Gold Standard
(19th century)
1816
The UK officially established the gold standard system through the Gold Standard Act
1848
The California Gold Rush broke out in the United States
1851
The Victoria Gold Rush in Australia once accounted for nearly 40% of global gold production
After 1870
Major countries such as Germany, the United States, and France have successively implemented the gold standard, making gold the core of international currency
1886
The discovery of the Witwatersrand gold deposit in South Africa is one of the world's largest gold mining belts
1896
The Klondike Gold Rush in Canada
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The dramatic changes in the monetary system of the 20th century
(1900-2000)
1914
World War I broke out, and countries generally suspended the gold standard
1933
The United States has issued a ban on private ownership of gold, with the official gold price set at $35 per ounce
1944
The Bretton Woods system was established, with the US dollar pegged to gold (35 US dollars=1 ounce of gold)
August 15, 1971
Nixon announced the cessation of the exchange of the US dollar for gold, leading to the collapse of the Bretton Woods system
1976
The Jamaica Agreement confirms the non monetization of gold and the entry of gold prices into a market-oriented floating stage
1980
The price of gold surged to $850 per ounce at one point
1999
Several European countries sign the Washington Gold Agreement, restricting central banks from selling gold in a concentrated manner
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Contemporary Gold of the 21st Century
(From 2000 to present)
After the 2008 financial crisis
Gold's safe haven attribute is highlighted, and its price has risen significantly
2011
Gold price breaks through $1900/ounce
2020
Gold price hits $2000/ounce mark for the first time
in recent years
Global central banks continue to increase their holdings of gold reserves, with gold being used in industrial sectors such as jewelry, electronics, healthcare, and aerospace
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The oldest gold artifact excavated from the Varna tomb
Golden religious artifacts in ancient Egypt
Chinese Commercial Week Sun God Bird Gold Jewelry
Kreis gold coin of the Kingdom of Lydia
Linzhi Gold from the Han Dynasty in China
Ancient Chinese golden cakes and collars
Witwatersrand gold uranium conglomerate deposit
Golden History
Understanding the History of Gold with One Picture