Finds and rescue research abroad

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• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem ve Velké Británii a Irsku 231
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem ve Skandinávii 64
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem v západní Evropě 168
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem kovů ve východní Evropě 67
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem na blízkém východě 59
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem v Číně 16
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem kovů v Rusku 3
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem kovů v USA, severní a jižní Americe 37
• Nálezy v Asii a Oceánii 8
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem kovů v mořích a oceanech 29

Celtic settlement discovered near the largest Iron Age treasure

Remember the amazing detectorist find of the world' s largest hoard of Celtic coins? Its value is enormous, its provenance still a matter of conjecture. But scientists have recently discovered the remains of a settlement here that is probably closely related to the treasure and may explain why it was deposited here.

They searched with detectors for objects from World War II, found a 2,000-year-old Roman sword

In mid-February, detectorists Rafał Proszowski and Mariusz Lampa went to the forests between Kraków and Częstochowa with the aim of finding artefacts from the site of the 1939 conflict of the retreating Polish army. At one point, their detectors picked up a strong signal. It was a very rare sword from the 1st century, absolutely unique in Poland.

A 2,600-year-old gold treasure was discovered in Karnak

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced over the weekend the discovery of a hoard of gold jewelry and other artifacts dating back to the early 26th Dynasty. The assemblage of gold rings, amulets, statuettes, a necklace and other items was placed in a ceramic vessel in the northwest sector of the Karnak temples. It was discovered by an Egyptian-French team of archaeologists.

Detectorists discover a rare treasure trove of gold and silver from the War of the Roses

In early November, a pair of detectorists discovered a medieval hoard of gold and silver coins dating back to the mid-15th century at Cappercleuch in the Scottish Borders. It was presented to the public this Wednesday. It will now be valued and the finders will receive a reward.

A rare two-handed sword and two axes from the late Middle Ages

Members of the detectorist association GRYF - Biskupieckie Stowarzyszenie Detektorystyczne found an exceptionally well-preserved sword from the 14th century. It was discovered during a legal detector survey near the village of Wielka Tymawa. Two axes from the 14th-15th centuries were discovered in the excavation along with the sword.

3,000-year-old goldsmith's anvil in a Bronze Age treasure

An extremely rare Bronze Age anvil has been discovered in a field in Urchfont, Wiltshire, using metal detectors. It is part of a hoard of several copper alloy objects and ingots deposited between 1650 and 900 BC.

Detector discovery of an Iron Age bronze ritual spoon

A ritual bronze spoon, over 2,000 years old, has been discovered near the town of Patrick on the west coast of the Isle of Man. It was probably used in divination rituals. Only 27 similar examples are known in the world, this is the first from the Isle of Man. It was given to the finder without payment.

The lead coffin hid a 1,600-year-old cloak woven with gold

In 2020, a necropolis from the 2nd and 3rd centuries was discovered in Autun, France. The excavation uncovered more than 230 graves with a wealth of equipment, including a Roman diatreme vase - the only one known in France. One of the tombs contained a 4th-century lead coffin with the remains of a purple-coloured cloak interwoven with gold.

The first words of Vesuvius' burnt ancient scroll from Herculaneum

After almost 2,000 years, scientists can examine a charcoal-burned papyrus scroll from ancient Herculaneum. It was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The scroll is too fragile to ever be physically unwrapped. Thanks to artificial intelligence and super-sensitive X-ray imaging, it was possible to digitally "unroll" the scroll and read the first words and sentences.

Detector find: a world-unique miniature gold Roman castle

A German detectorist discovered a tiny gold lock with delicate decorations. Measuring 12 x 11 mm, it resembles a small piece of jewellery, yet is fully functional. It dates back to the 3rd or 4th century AD. It is absolutely unique in Europe, and no other example of its kind has ever been discovered.