Archaeology

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The secret of the Frankfurt silver amulet solved

In 2018, a 35 mm long silver amulet was discovered in a grave from the middle of the 3rd century. It took 6 years to decipher the inscription using the latest technology. The published text reveals entirely new and unexpected information. They push back the phase of early Christianity by at least 50 to 100 years, the artefact itself is the oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.

Mummies with golden tongues

In the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus, about 150 km from Cairo, 52 mummies of the Ptolemaic dynasty were discovered.13 mummies carried golden tongues in their mouths, one had golden nail plates. Richly decorated tombs were also discovered, with amulets and other objects with ritual themes.

Pour Féliciter 2025, one small gift and opening hours on holidays

Thanks to all LP fans, admins and metal detector enthusiasts. Without your incredible enthusiasm it wouldn't have been possible.

Behind the mystery of the Tismic goldsmith

A documentary that is definitely worth watching and of course a nice reminder for all amateurs with detectors who had the opportunity to participate in the research of the Tismice hillfort.

The most beautiful metal detector find of November 2024

The last round of this year's most beautiful find of the month has 13 finalists and it's really varied.

A 2,300-year-old haeron hid tombs with gold jewels

In October, the next phase of systematic archaeological research was completed at the site of Trapeza, about 8 kilometres south-west of Aegia, Greece. The survey revealed the purpose of the building, numerous statues as well as intact tombs with rich furnishings including beautiful gold jewellery.

From worker to café owner: A treasure of incalculable value found by a dumpster

An incredible treasure of national importance has been discovered near a garbage container in Portugal. Hidden among old newspapers from the 1970s were historical documents dating back up to a thousand years - including a letter from King Alfonso V of Portugal from 1480. Now they have been presented to the public.

Germans on drugs: first evidence of narcotics use by barbarian warriors

While in ancient Greece and Rome the use of narcotics is documented by archaeologicaland written sources, the barbarian peoples outside the Roman Empire lacked any evidence. A new study by Andrzej Kokowski examined the tiny metal "spoons" on the belts of warriors from various parts of Europe, including the Czech Republic. Evidence suggests they may have been used to dispense and consume drugs.

Drawing of the traditional monthly competition for a tracking detector - November 2024

As we do every month, we're going to make one searcher who took the time to suggest the 5 best finds of November happy.