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

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.

The best metal detector find of October 2024 - qualifications and more

October has traditionally brought a good portion of wonderful finds and the selection is extraordinary through all seasons.

The most beautiful metal detector find of September 2024

September has brought lots of yellow colour to our woodland fields and meadows and somehow this has carried over into the final find of the month. :)

Searching with metal detectors - useful or harmful?

We will focus on the topic of searching for archaeological finds using metal detectors.

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

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

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...

Nonprofit buys detector treasure for more than $100 million

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...

Inspiration from Norway for prospectors with metal detectors in the Czech Republic

A friend from Ireland sent us a little inspiration from a friend in Norway, where metal detector finds are now on display, including a description of the usefulness of such a collaboration in a national museum.