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Golden pin declared a treasure 6. 1. 2021

Golden pin declared a treasure

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In 2014, four schoolchildren found a rare gold pin that was only recently declared a treasure by the coroner. Only around ten similar pieces of jewellery have been found in the UK.
5.1.2011 The oldest fruit trees on Iberia 5. 1. 2011

5.1.2011 The oldest fruit trees on Iberia

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Nine years ago, archaeologists investigating a site in Spain came to an interesting conclusion. According to them, the Iberian island is home to the world's oldest fruit trees. They also analysed what people ate in the Middle Ages.
Fast food in Pompeii

Fast food in Pompeii

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A complete counter, which was part of a fast food restaurant, was excavated by archaeologists in Pompeii. They also found the remains of snail, fish and pork. It's an extremely rare discovery.
2.1.2019 Figurine of Celtic god 2. 1. 2019

2.1.2019 Figurine of Celtic god

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Archaeologists in Cambridgeshire, England, rejoiced at the discovery of the figurine two years ago. It depicts one of the Celtic gods. A similar discovery was made last year in Slovakia, where they presented a small figurine with golden eyes.
1.1.2016 Tudor jewellery in the Thames 1. 1. 2016

1.1.2016 Tudor jewellery in the Thames

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The pile of Tudor jewellery was collected by prospectors with metal detectors in England. The ornaments were gradually found in the River Thames and shown to the public five years ago. In addition to beads and studs, the hoard also contained so-called aglets.
Pot

Pot

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Polish archaeologists were shocked when they discovered a clay pot in a cornfield in December. It was filled to the brim with medieval coins. In total, they counted about 6,500 of them. That could buy a whole village. According to a preliminary hypothesis, the pot with the coins belonged to a Polish nobleman.

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