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Quimbaya Figurines is a precision artifact in Colombia, South America. It is held at Museo del Oro and Museo de America. Museo del Oro dates it to c. 300-1000 CE. Its listed material is Gold with inlays. Museo del Oro also records: “Gold ornaments.”
Small gold animal figures, some claimed to resemble aircraft.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 300 CE - 1000 CE c. 300-1000 CE Museo del Oro | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Gold ornaments Museo del Oro | Models of ancient aircraft Ivan Sanderson • Published claims, 1960s to 1990s |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 650 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 300 CE - 1,000 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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