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The Muisca, part of the larger Chibcha civilization, flourished in the Andean regions of Colombia before the Spanish conquest. They developed a sophisticated method for processing gold, a technique known as sintering. This process involved mixing gold dust with copper and other metals, and heating it just below the melting point. The result was a durable material that could be shaped into intricate designs. What makes this technique particularly intriguing is its precision and the level of detai