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A Man Took a Walk With a Metal Detector—and Discovered a Hoard of Nearly 1,500 Roman Coins
An amateur metal detectorist discovered a buried hoard of nearly 1,500 Roman coins near Bucharest, Romania. The coins, which ...
Greek Reporter1d
Britannia: The Greek and Roman Roots of Britain’s National Symbol
Britannia is the national symbol of the UK and can be seen across the country on multiple statues or old pound sterling coins ...
Egypt Recovers Dozens of Looted Artifacts Smuggled to the US | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Egypt Recovers Dozens of Looted Artifacts Smuggled to the US | Firstpost Africa | N18G Egypt has welcomed back 25 rare artifacts from the United States after a three-year-long recovery effort ...
Greek Reporter4d
Ancient African Figurines Unearthed in Israel’s Negev Desert
Rare African-style figurines dating back 1,500 years were discovered in ancient Christian tombs in Israel’s Negev desert.
The Times of Israel on MSN6d
Wood from India, made in Africa: 6th century figurines found in Christian tombs in Israel
Mysterious owners of the artifacts, possibly a mother and child, might have moved to Byzantine village in the Negev from Egypt or the Horn of Africa ...
Kyiv Post2d
Max Levada and Ukraine’s Fight Against Heritage Theft on the Road to the EU
Without a dusty fedora and bullwhip, Max Levada is still an archaeologist on a mission, not to find the holy grail, but to ...
Archaeologists make grim discovery after finding ancient Roman buildings
A recent archaeological excavation in Switzerland took a somber turn when historians discovered a collection of infant ...
Man Finds Nearly 1,500 Priceless Ancient Coins While Out for a Walk: Thought He Might Be 'in a Dream'
A Romanian man discovered nearly 1,500 ancient silver coins — or denarii — while on a hike with his metal detector in a field ...
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Museum Snaps Up the U.K.’s Largest-Ever Iron Age Gold Coin Hoard
The Great Baddow Hoard, the U.K.'s largest recorded hoard of Iron Age gold coins, has been acquired by the Museum of ...