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When the first axe is found

When the first axe is found

Elmara
24544 103
Finding such an axe might seem like a common thing to some, but it really isn't. There are 71 of this type of axe with lobes in the entire history of "history hunters" so far. This makes it clear that the find is exceptional, most searchers will never find it, and I think it should be treated as such. The article includes a joint interview with the axe finder, Nebelix.
The most beautiful find of July 2024 - qualification

The most beautiful find of July 2024 - qualification

Elmara
48360 51
A new qualification is here and a number of wonderful finds have come together again. Last round was exciting right up to the last few minutes and I have to say we enjoyed it very much. To make things a little more interesting, we managed to get a top detector back into the competition after a long time.
Workers digging rainwater pit, discover treasure

Workers digging rainwater pit, discover treasure

GM4PRO
3492 3
A rare 18th-century treasure was discovered in a rubber plantation near Chengalaya in Kannur, India, while digging a pit to catch rainwater. The collection included gold and silver coins, gold necklaces, earrings, rings and other jewellery, including gold medallions and pearl necklaces.
World Gold Panning Championships 2024

World Gold Panning Championships 2024

strážce
5108 6
We invite you to the prestigious World Gold Prospecting Championships, which this year will be held in the picturesque surroundings of the Valley of the Lost Adits, right in the area of the Gold Mining Museum. This historic site is located just two kilometres west of the town of Zlaté Hory. In the article you will also find how-to guides on panning for gold.
Golden Staters of Alexander the Great

Golden Staters of Alexander the Great

GM4PRO
10671 29
This spring, a significant hoard of gold and silver coins dating back to the 4th century BC was discovered in Crete. During excavations using metal detectors, archaeologists uncovered gold coins of enormous value, depicting Alexander the Great at various stages of his life. Silver coins of various cities and rulers were also found.
Search in the sea, this time Sardinia!!

Search in the sea, this time Sardinia!!

Logi76
8229 10
Last July I spent my holiday in Calabria in the south of Italy, and I must say I was quite successful. Five gold rings was my record from the sea, which will be hard to beat...
Rare metal detector find in Peenemünde

Rare metal detector find in Peenemünde

Beax
33346 32
When I was planning a holiday with my family by the Baltic Sea, I was worried about leaving my beloved locations in the Czech Republic, where my favourite farmer was ploughing pretty deep...
A Bronze Age axe has been discovered in the sea off the Norwegian coast

A Bronze Age axe has been discovered in the sea off the Norwegian coast

GM4PRO
6909 0
A Bronze Age axe was discovered on the seabed off Arendal in south-eastern Norway at a depth of 12 metres. According to the specific hollow shape, it is specifically from the Middle Bronze Age and dates back to approximately 1100 BC. This is the first prehistoric metal artefact discovered in Norwegian waters and possibly the first evidence of a shipwreck from this period...

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