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6 months ago

Metal detectorist turns in large Roman coin hoard he looted 8 years ago

A metal detectorist who illegally excavated a Roman coin and silver hoard in the Hildesheim area of Lower Saxony in 2017 has confessed to the authorities after concealing its existence for eight years. The hoard consists of around 450 silver denarii, several silver bars, a gold ring and a gold coin. It dates to the 1st century A.D., but beyond its monetary value, it is of great archaeological importance.
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1 year ago

Illegally excavated mosaic seized in Zile

Mosaic depicts Roman luxury ideals, linked to both moral decay and pleasurable existence. Looters caught due to reckless livestreaming.
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