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Archaeological Society saves 1,700 items from sale in Anglo-Saxon collection

Archaeological Society saves 1,700 items from sale in Anglo-Saxon collection

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The collection of more than 1,700 Anglo-Saxon artefacts dating from the 6th to 7th centuries AD was acquired by the Kent Archaeological Society just before it managed to be sold at public auction last Friday. The Ozengell collection includes many beautiful pieces of jewellery, clasps, weapon fittings, glass, beads and pottery. All the items were found in an Anglo-Saxon burial ground near Ramsgate in Kent.
1000 year old Viking silver treasure

1000 year old Viking silver treasure

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A 1,000-year-old hoard of silver necklaces, bracelets and coins has been discovered in Viggbyholm, Sweden, near Stockholm. Some of the coins come from Bohemia and other European countries, others are of Arabic origin. The quality of preservation of the jewellery and coins is remarkable, they are like new.
As I was in Scotland on the farm starving

As I was in Scotland on the farm starving

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Feel free to ask what you specifically want to know. I'm not some professional searcher myself. I report actual finds that are under the term treasure, the object must be over 300 years old, or be made of precious metal-silver, gold...
Viking amulet found in Sweden - symbol of last stand against emerging Christianity

Viking amulet found in Sweden - symbol of last stand against emerging Christianity

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A rare lead pendant in the shape of Thor's hammer has been discovered by archaeologists in Ysby in the southwestern Swedish province of Halland. The hammer, dating from the late 10th century, was found on the site of a planned housing development. Previous excavations here have revealed archaeological remains from different periods, but this is the first Viking artefact found here and the first Thor's hammer ever found in the entire province...
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.

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