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A large Gothic cemetery from the Migration period discovered in Poland

A large Gothic cemetery from the Migration period discovered in Poland

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A 4th and 5th century Gothic cemetery has been uncovered in Stara Rzeczyca on the site of the Wdecki protected landscape area in northern Poland. Fifty graves have been excavated so far, covering an area of about 250 m2, but it is estimated that the entire cemetery covers at least a hectare. Jewellery, brooches, amber and glass beads, pottery and everyday objects such as spindle whorls and bone combs have been discovered in the contents of pit and urn graves.
A 3,800-year-old intact tablet with a royal treaty has been found in Turkey

A 3,800-year-old intact tablet with a royal treaty has been found in Turkey

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After this year's massive earthquakes in southern Turkey, archaeologists discovered a 3,800-year-old clay tablet with a Bronze Age cuneiform script during rescue work at Tell Atchana. The unique tablet, inscribed in Akkadian, represents a contract for the purchase of the ancient city of Alalakh by the ruler of the time.
Field of Dreams has released valuable treasures and raised money for charity

Field of Dreams has released valuable treasures and raised money for charity

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Rare finds have been discovered at a joint detector event in Sudbury, Derbyshire - Celtic staters, Roman coins, a Bronze Age axe and other interesting items. Not only did the detectorists have a great time, but they also contributed to a good cause - detectorists in England tend to charge landowners, who often donate the proceeds to charity...
Bronze Age arrow 'speaks' 150 years after discovery: it came from outer space

Bronze Age arrow 'speaks' 150 years after discovery: it came from outer space

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An international team of experts has discovered that a Late Bronze Age arrowhead in the collections of the Bern History Museum was made of meteoritic iron. It was discovered during research between 1873 and 1874, while the other arrowheads found at the site were bronze. It has a triangular blade with a short tang. It weighs 2.9 grams and has an overall length of 39.3 mm.
Scientists have reassembled a Neolithic necklace - it's spectacular

Scientists have reassembled a Neolithic necklace - it's spectacular

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An artfully crafted necklace made of thousands of beads from a child's grave in the Neolithic village of Ba'ja in southern Jordan has been reassembled into its original shape five years after its discovery. It is the most elaborate ornament ever found at a Neolithic site and contains the oldest known amber beads ever found.
Prison for attempting to sell rare Anglo-Saxon coins in lieu of reward

Prison for attempting to sell rare Anglo-Saxon coins in lieu of reward

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They attempted to sell 44 unique coins worth more than CZK 20 million and tricked police officers in disguise. Craig Best from County Durham and Roger Pilling from Lancashire were found guilty of conspiracy to sell criminal property and possession of criminal property. Each received 5 years and 2 months behind bars...
Detectorist finds rare medieval gold ring, it was bought for public

Detectorist finds rare medieval gold ring, it was bought for public

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In a field near the village of Fishlake, near Doncaster, detectorist Carl Davies discovered a medieval gold ring three years ago. In accordance with the law, he reported his find to the PAS liaison officer at the British Museum. The ring was later declared a treasure by the coroner and a price was set. It has now been purchased "for the people of Doncaster", as its new owner put it...

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