Gerzeh Bead (IMAGE) University of Manchester Caption The Gerzeh bead is the earliest discovered use of iron by the ancient Egyptians. Credit Manchester Museum Usage Restrictions Image to be used to highlight this piece of research only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.