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Unique Roman lead treasure from the 1st century

Unique Roman lead treasure from the 1st century

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Very rare 2,000-year-old Roman lead ingots have been discovered in the pastures of Llangynfelyn, north of Aberystwyth in Wales. Both are marked and have been so accurately dated. They have now been officially declared treasure.
Dog walkers discover unique 2,000-year-old human footprints

Dog walkers discover unique 2,000-year-old human footprints

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A severe storm on the north-east coast of Scotland has helped an extraordinary archaeological find. It revealed human footprints dating back some two thousand years on Lunan Bay beach in the Angus area. It is one of the UK's few discoveries of human footprints and the first ever find in Scotland.
1,000-year-old chief's tomb filled with gold

1,000-year-old chief's tomb filled with gold

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The Ministry of Culture of Panama announced the discovery of an extraordinary tomb in the archaeological complex of El Caño. Inside were the human remains of several individuals, headed by a high-ranking person, literally surrounded by dozens of gold objects, necklaces, earrings, pectorals and many other artifacts made of precious metals and fine ceramics.
A beautiful Bronze Age sword reveals the secrets of its manufacture

A beautiful Bronze Age sword reveals the secrets of its manufacture

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In 2023, a 3,400-year-old bronze sword was discovered in Germany, which immediately attracted attention for its preservation. The weapon is complete from pommel to tip, still retains its original shine in places and its blade is still sharpened. It has now been subjected to a detailed analysis which has revealed exceptionally valuable details about the process of its manufacture and a surprising decoration technique.
Detectorist finds gold royal jewel, museum buys it for nearly 100 million

Detectorist finds gold royal jewel, museum buys it for nearly 100 million

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An exceptional gold pendant from the Tudor period, the Tudor Heart, has been acquired for the British Museum's collections through a public collection. In the end, a full £3.5 million was raised, a tenth of which came from small donors - the public. The finder's fee will come to a handsome £49 million, with the same amount going to the landowner.
Are your eyes burning? Rub them with poop. The first real evidence that the Romans treated themselves with human excrement

Are your eyes burning? Rub them with poop. The first real evidence that the Romans treated themselves with human excrement

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Ancient authors such as Pliny the Elder or Galen describe the use of human and animal excrement in the treatment of inflammation, wounds, skin problems, eye diseases and other ailments. These recipes have long been considered rather exaggerated contemporary theories. But a recent study proves for the first time that excreta preparations were actually produced, stored and distributed for medicinal purposes in the Roman world.
A unique hollow cross with a preserved relic was discovered in ancient Lystra

A unique hollow cross with a preserved relic was discovered in ancient Lystra

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Archaeologists in central Turkey have discovered an extraordinary artefact: a sealed and still unopened bronze reliquary cross from the 9th-11th centuries with its original contents. The discovery was made during a systematic excavation of an early medieval church in the ancient city of Lystra in today's Konya province. To avoid damaging its contents, experts have so far only cautiously peered inside...

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