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Detectorist finds 2,000-year-old hoard of gold Celtic irises

Detectorist finds 2,000-year-old hoard of gold Celtic irises

GM4PRO
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The detector find by an amateur archaeologist is the first Celtic gold hoard discovered in Brandenburg and the second largest found in Germany. According to experts, "the value of the ancient treasure must have been immense", archaeologists are talking about the find of a lifetime.
19.11.1980 Seuso Treasure 19. 11. 1980

19.11.1980 Seuso Treasure

Viky
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At the end of 1980, the corpse of archaeologist József Sümegh was discovered in a cellar on Köszár Hill, where he had committed suicide. He is said to have discovered about forty silver artefacts, including large wrought-iron bowls, jars and other decorated vessels. The so-called Seuso treasure was recovered by Hungary six years ago.
Axe and ceremonial dagger from the Bronze Age

Axe and ceremonial dagger from the Bronze Age

Viky
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Cai Antoney recently discovered a Bronze Age axe and dagger in Shropshire. He made the discovery during an organised search involving three dozen people. He found the treasure while walking back to his car.
7.11.2012 Treasure of Líšt'any 7. 11. 2012

7.11.2012 Treasure of Líšt'any

Viky
3505 3
The bronze treasure was found nine years ago in a field near Líšt'any. It contained 105 objects from the older Bronze Age. They come from the so-called Unetic culture, i.e. from about four thousand years ago. The depot was discovered by a pair of prospectors with metal detectors.
The Celtic treasure contained 300 coins

The Celtic treasure contained 300 coins

Viky
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Three years after its discovery, the public will apparently finally be able to see the Celtic treasure discovered by a trio of metal detectorists in the New Forest in England. The hoard contained nearly 300 Celtic coins. The museum must raise £37,500 to buy the hoard.

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