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An Ancient Roman Lock Made Of Gold Was Just Discovered By A Metal Detectorist In Germany
"When I held it in my hands, I could hardly believe it." When metal detectorist Constantin Fried was exploring a field near Petershagen-Frille, Germany, he came across a tiny object in the dirt that ...
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An Itty-Bitty Roman Lock Is Unearthed in a German Field
The Roman gold lock that a metal detectorist discovered in Germany may be small, miniature even, but it's no trivial find.
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1,600-year-old Roman padlock with spring mechanism discovered in Germany — and it's tiny
A metal detectorist in Germany has discovered a 1,600-year-old miniature gold lock that's one of a kind. An analysis of the tiny lock with CT scans revealed the artifact's inner workings, showcasing ...
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Ancient Roman Golden Lock Found in Germany – Tiny, But Worth Its Weight in History
A 1,600-year-old golden lock unearthed in Germany reveals Roman craftsmanship and sparks curiosity about its use and ...
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Roman Miniature Gold Lock Discovered in Germany
Live Science reports that a metal detectorist discovered a unique gold lock in a field in northwestern Germany. The ...
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Metal detectorist unearths ancient gold item — and stuns experts in Germany. See it
Constantin Fried visited a field in Petershagen in 2023 to search the area with a metal detector, the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association (LWL) said in a Jan. 28 news release. During his searches, ...