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The Alfred Jewel: A 1,100-year-old treasure from England's first king that proclaims 'Alfred ordered me to be made'
This gold-encrusted jewel has an inscription revealing who made it.
2,300-year-old Celtic gold coins found in Swiss bog
Two rare Celtic gold coins were discovered in a Swiss bog, and they may have been left there as an offering to the gods.
Detectorists find Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard that may have been part of a 'ritual killing'
These Anglo-Saxon accessories were recovered from the side of a hill in England and may be from a hoard, a ritual deposit or a collection of stolen items.
Archaeology Fragments Quiz: Can you work out what these mysterious artifacts are?
Break out your best magnifying glass to solve these visual archaeology puzzles.
2,000-year-old gold ring holds clue about lavish cremation burial unearthed in France
A lavish cremation tomb found in France may point to funeral rites for an adolescent boy.
Pectoral with coins: 'One of the most intricate pieces of gold jewelry to survive from the mid-sixth century'
This sixth-century pectoral comprises 14 Byzantine gold coins and a gold disc gathered over two centuries.
Caergwrle Bowl: A 3,300-year-old stone-and-tin bowl with gold oars and 'protective eyes'
The ancient stone-and-tin bowl was discovered 200 years ago in a boggy field in Wales.
Gold and gems quiz: What do you know about sparkly treasures made by nature?
Think you know a lot about jewels? Can you make this whole quiz shimmer?
