Treasure

NC activists claimed ‘victory’ in their Israel-divestment push, state treasury says they are wrong

Several pro-Palestinian groups in North Carolina touted the state pension fund’s sale of $6.7 million in Israeli government bonds as a “victory.”

People wave Palestinian flags as they protest in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing war between Israel and the militant Hamas group in the Gaza Strip, outside an event attended by the US vice president on April 4, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Gold coins.

French police confirm mystery hoard is legal after man finds coins and ingots near Lyon

Divers recover more than 1,000 silver reales and five gold escudos from 1715 Spanish treasure fleet off Florida coast.

Divers recover 1,000+ silver reales and 5 gold escudos from 1715 Spanish treasure fleet off Florida

Illustration of a metal detectorist.

Metal detectorist discovers an 3,400-year-old treasure in Romania


Hikers find 7-kilogram treasure hoard in Podkrkonošsko Mountains, Czechia

Museum official calls the find 'one of the most extraordinary discoveries in modern Czech history'.

 Hikers find 7-kilogram treasure hoard in Podkrkonošsko Mountains, Czechia.

Genghis Khan's empire treasures rediscovered in Siberian museum storage

The artifacts were first found in the 1960s during construction work near the city of Yeniseisk in central Siberia, and they have been lying in the museum's storerooms since then.

 Genghis Khan's empire treasures rediscovered in Siberian museum storage.

Diamond brooch, jewelry treasure discovered in Saint-André-d'Allas

Association president says they aim to uncover the history behind the hidden jewels.

 Saint-André-d'Allas.

Old Deutsche Marks treasure found under the charred remains of a small church

The Ost-West-Friedenskirche, a small Munich church, was destroyed by a fire in June 2023.

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2,600-year-old treasure-filled pottery vessel discovered in Karnak,Egypt

Artifacts include rings, amulets, and a triad statue of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.

 2,600-year-old treasure-filled pottery vessel discovered in Karnak, Egypt. Illustration.

'DIS IS ЇIGNA ˑF': Runic clues indicate religious community held Galloway's Viking-Age Treasure

Discovered in 2014 near Kirkcudbright, the Galloway Hoard became one of the UK’s most significant archaeological finds of the century.

 The Galloway Hoard, pectoral cross.

Villa of the Papyri treasures resurface: AI restores lost works after 2,000 years

UK scientists used AI to "virtually unroll" ancient scrolls charred by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.

 Villa of the Papyri treasures resurface: AI restores lost works after 2,000 years.

Two treasure hunters uncovered a rare hoard of 404 Roman and British coins in the Netherlands

On a wet October day, former policeman Gert-Jan Messelaar and Reinier Koelink, ventured into a field in Bunnik where they discovered gold and silver coins from the beginning of the Common Era.

 No error: How two treasure hunters discovered rare hoard of 404 Roman and British coins in the Netherlands.

Hoard of silver Denarii from Nero, Claudius era found in British treasure hoard

Discovery suggests Worcestershire played a crucial role in Roman trade networks at the empire's frontier.

 Hoard of silver Denarii from Nero, Claudius era found in British treasure hoard.

Four men on trial for theft of 2,100-year-old Celtic gold treasure from Manching museum

Majority of the 3.7-kilogram treasure still missing after the burglary. “The loss of this treasure is immeasurable,” a researcher remarked.

 Celtic gold coins hoard. Illustration.