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2,300-year-old Celtic gold coins found in Swiss bogTwo rare Celtic gold coins were discovered in a Swiss bog, and they may have been left there as an offering to the gods.
By Marjanko Pilekić Published
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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.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Archaeology Fragments Quiz: Can you work out what these mysterious artifacts are?Break out your best magnifying glass to solve these visual archaeology puzzles.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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2,000-year-old gold ring holds clue about lavish cremation burial unearthed in FranceA lavish cremation tomb found in France may point to funeral rites for an adolescent boy.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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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.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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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.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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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?
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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2,200-year-old Celtic 'rainbow cup' in 'almost mint condition' found in GermanyA rare and unique Celtic coin was discovered in Saxony, Germany, even though the Celts didn't live there.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Decapitator nose ornament: 1,500-year-old gold jewelry depicting a bloodthirsty South American godThe Moche made human sacrifices to their gods, including Ai Apaec, the Decapitator.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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