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US ID stamps near Pilsen on CNN

US ID stamps near Pilsen on CNN

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A young Czech near Pilsen has made an extraordinary discovery. Jaroslav Ševčík and his family, with the help of a metal detector, found the so-called dog tags, or military identification tags of an American soldier, in the woods near the West Bohemian metropolis. American media, including CNN, began reporting on his discovery.
Detectorist finds unique golden sword head from the 8th century

Detectorist finds unique golden sword head from the 8th century

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An extremely rare, 1,300-year-old gold head decorated with intricate patterns and garnets was found by a hobby prospector with a metal detector. It has now been acquired by the National Museums of Scotland. It is the first and only one of its kind ever found in Scotland. It's worth up to a million crowns.
Stunning ancient stone carvings survived ISIS demolition

Stunning ancient stone carvings survived ISIS demolition

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In Mosul, Iraq, archaeologists have discovered 2,700-year-old stone carvings that escaped the barbarism of Islamic extremistsState when they tore down the ancient monumental Mashki Gate in 2016 as an "idolatrous" symbol of the pre-Islamic period. The carvings date from the reign of the Assyrian king Sinacherib between 705 and 681 BC.
The Iron Grave hid the oldest human remains in northern Germany

The Iron Grave hid the oldest human remains in northern Germany

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Near the German village of Lüchow, archaeologists have stumbled upon a 10,500-year-old open-hearth grave. It contains the oldest known human remains in northern Germany. They were found in the marshy Duvensee Moor area, which is one of the oldest and most well-studied archaeological settlement areas in central Europe...
Huge Roman mosaic saved from being sold off by Islamic State militants

Huge Roman mosaic saved from being sold off by Islamic State militants

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A mosaic from the Roman period with scenes from the Trojan War was discovered in Al-Rastan, Syria. Dating from the 4th century, the 20 x 6 m area uncovered is not complete, according to archaeologists - the mosaic seems to continue under neighbouring plots. It is the most significant archaeological discovery in Syria since the conflict began 11 years ago.
500-year-old pendant found by metal detector declared a treasure

500-year-old pendant found by metal detector declared a treasure

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The circular reliquary pendant was found in May near Stroud in Gloucestershire by detectorist David Mallows of the Wyvern History and Detection Club in Harescombe. At an inquest in Gloucester last Thursday, the coroner was told it dated between 1400 and 1540, contained precious metals and met the requirements of a treasure.
Lecture - Roman and Germanic clasps

Lecture - Roman and Germanic clasps

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Buckles are one of the most numerous types of finds discovered by Roman archaeology in Central Europe. They were not only a functional part of clothing, but also a fashion element, a symbol of social status and belonging to the community. We find here pins produced both on the territory of the Roman Empire and the products of Germanic craftsmen. As a fashion element, the popularity of different forms changed rapidly, which is why today we know a wide range of shapes and types of buckles.

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