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of the Italian Treasure Hunter Giuseppe Ferlini who destroyed 40 Nubian Pyramids while collecting jewelry. He had trouble finding a buyer, as many doubted that Sub-Saharan Africans could make this kind of quality jewelry. Eventually it was purchased by Ludwig I and are still in Germany today.

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Fun Fact: of the Italian Treasure Hunter Giuseppe Ferlini who destroyed 40 Nubian Pyramids while collecting jewelry. He had trouble finding a buyer, as many doubted that Sub-Saharan Africans could make this kind of quality jewelry. Eventually it was purchased by Ludwig I and are still in Germany today.

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