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A copper dagger, Neolithic artefacts and an unknown building in an Italian cave

A copper dagger, Neolithic artefacts and an unknown building in an Italian cave

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Archaeologists have discovered a unique copper dagger from 4,000 years ago in the Italian cave of Tina Jama in the Tertiary Karst. There are also flint and obsidian tools from the Neolithic period, and a previously unknown structure at the cave entrance. They provide a new insight into local prehistoric cultures, demonstrating contact between different areas of Europe at the time.
Pole finds unique Bronze Age treasure in Scotland with metal detector; unparalleled in the world

Pole finds unique Bronze Age treasure in Scotland with metal detector; unparalleled in the world

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The National Museum of Scotland unveiled a unique collection of Bronze Age objects last week. The so-called Peebles Hoard, with more than five hundred artefacts and elements of intricate decoration, many of which were previously unknown, was discovered in 2020 by Polish detectorist Mariusz Stępień. The collection, dating from between 1,000 and 800 BC, is one of Scotland's most important treasures in history, according to experts.
A hoard of medieval silver coins near a castle in Devon

A hoard of medieval silver coins near a castle in Devon

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Late last year, members of the detectorist society "The Teignbridge History Finders" from Newton Abbot discovered a hoard of silver coins in a field about a mile from Okehampton Castle. It was one of their first ever expeditions. Now the find has been declared a treasure and offered to museums for purchase...
How to use Nokta Findx and Findx Pro metal detectors

How to use Nokta Findx and Findx Pro metal detectors

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The category up to 5000 CZK has received a revival with the arrival of two new metal detectors from Nokta Findx and Findx Pro. The detectors, which are based on the popular Simplex series, have been given a new beautifully simple menu(here you need to sayIt is also worth mentioning that all functions can be accessed directly with a button and there are no submenus etc.) and at the same time a very attractive design.
Nonprofit buys detector treasure for more than $100 million

Nonprofit buys detector treasure for more than $100 million

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The South West Heritage Trust has purchased a treasure trove of 2,584 silver coins dating back to the Norman Conquest of England for the nation. The set, discovered by seven detectorists in the Chew Valley in Somerset, was sold for an asking price of £4.3 million (about 130.5 million crowns). It is the most expensive treasure purchase ever made in England; more expensive than the world-famous Staffordshire hoard...

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