The miniature box lock was likely once used to protect a small chest, similar to today’s jewelry boxes.
A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a tiny ancient Roman golden lock. The 1,600-year-old artifact is likely the ...
A 1,600-year-old golden lock unearthed in Germany reveals Roman craftsmanship and sparks curiosity about its use and ...
He alerted archaeologists who were equally surprised. A photo shows the partially buried gold item. The ancient Roman lock box as seen partially buried. Photo from C. Fried / LWL Archaeologists ...
"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 ...
A photo shows the partially buried gold item. The ancient Roman lock box as seen partially buried. Photo from C. Fried / LWL Archaeologists quickly identified Fried’s find as an ancient Roman ...
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