Finds and rescue research abroad

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• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem ve Velké Británii a Irsku 226
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem ve Skandinávii 63
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem v západní Evropě 161
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem kovů ve východní Evropě 65
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem na blízkém východě 57
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem v Číně 16
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem kovů v Rusku 3
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem kovů v USA, severní a jižní Americe 37
• Nálezy v Asii a Oceánii 8
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem kovů v mořích a oceanech 29

Norwegian detectorists discover rich Viking cemetery

In 2023, rare early medieval jewellery was discovered on Skumsnes Hill near the Norwegian town of Fitjar using metal detectors. The detectorists reported everything to the authorities; archaeologists discovered a Viking burial site with at least twenty graves. Now the first results have been announced.

A volunteer archaeologist - a metal detector seeker, discovered a unique brooch from the 7th century

A gilded silver dress brooch with precious stones was discovered in a field near Reez near Rostock with the help of a metal detector. It dates back to the seventh century, the time of the Migration of Nations. Experts consider it one of the most remarkable finds of the past year.

Unique Anglo-Saxon sword with silver gilt decoration and runes

An Anglo-Saxon sword was discovered in a 6th century grave near Canterbury. It is well preserved, in top quality with gold and silver accessories. It bears runic markings. It must have belonged to a high-ranking warrior. Experts liken the weapon to the sword from the magnificent Sutton Hoo ship burial.

A beautifully preserved gold Roman ring has been discovered in Brittany

Objects from the Late Bronze Age to the Middle Ages have been discovered in Pacé, France. Among the most interesting are early medieval Carolingian denarii and an exceptional Roman gold ring from the 2nd to 3rd centuries.

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.

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.