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Treasure in the statue of the Count: silver and gold coins from the Thirty Years' War

During the reconstruction of the Church of St. Andrew in the German town of Eisleben, a real treasure was discovered. In the hollow leg of the statue of the Count at the Mansfeld family tomb were four leather pouches containing gold and silver coins. For almost 400 years, no one had any idea about them.

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 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.

Builders have found the largest coin hoard of the Roman emperor Nero

A nearly 2,000-year-old hoard of silver coins dating back to the reign of Roman Emperor Nero has been discovered in Worcestershire, England. It is the largest coinage of this emperor ever discovered in the Roman Empire.

Mystery of the Nebra Celestial Disk solved

The 3,600-year-old Nebra Celestial Disk is a unique detector find of international significance. The approximately 31 cm large bronze disc with gold inlays of the sun, moon and stars is one of the best studied archaeological finds. Yet its manufacturing process has eluded scientists. The latest technology, combined with experiments, has solved the mystery...

Detector find conquers the world: Viking treasure begins tour in Australia

One of the UK's most valuable treasures - the so-called Galloway Hoard, a collection of gold and silver objects discovered by a metal detectorist a decade ago, is to travel abroad for the first time. It will begin an international tour in Australia in February, visiting several continents in succession.

Invitation for prospectors with metal detectors: exhibition Hradisko u Kroměříže - Bronze Age Fortress

For all metal detector seekers and archaeology enthusiasts, a unique opportunity to get a glimpse into the history of one of the most important archaeological sites in Central Europe!

Metal detector found the grave of a German soldier. He was hiding rare coins and stone age objects

A soldier's grave from the end of World War II was discovered using a metal detector in the Wdecki Landscape Park near the village of Grzybek in Poland. During his exhumation, coins and other objects of various ages and origins were discovered in the grave. The oldest artefacts date back to the Mesolithic period 9,000 years ago.

The detective found a gold Anglo-Saxon sword plate. He donated it to the museum

Littlehampton Museum has unveiled a 1300 year old early medieval gold plate; originally apparently decorating the hilt of a sword. It was discovered using a metal detector near Climping in West Sussex. The finders, by agreement with the landowner, donated the object to the museum without payment...

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