by bidz | Dec 4, 2008 | Archaeology
Rare Bronze Age necklace is found BBC NEWS | UK | England | Manchester 1 December 2008 “A rare amber necklace believed to be about 4,000 years old has been uncovered in Greater Manchester. Archaeologists made the find while excavating a cist – a type of... by bidz | Sep 17, 2008 | Archaeology, Art, Collectibles, Treasure Hunting
Saxon relic worth up to 15,000 pounds BBC NEWS | UK | England | South Yorkshire 17 September 2008 “A rare Saxon artifact found by a metal detector enthusiast from South Yorkshire is expected to fetch up to 15,000 pounds (US $27,300) at auction. Tim Pearson... by bidz | Sep 10, 2008 | Archaeology, Art, Auctions, Collectibles, Glassware
Rare Islamic ewer expected to fetch over $5 million Yahoo! News Wed Sep 10, 2008 “LONDON (Reuters Life!) – A 1,000-year-old carved rock crystal ewer, one of only seven known surviving examples, will be offered for auction next month at Christie’s... by bidz | Jun 5, 2008 | Archaeology, Collectibles, Treasure Hunting
British man’s ‘shoebox’ treasure sells for 98,000 dollars Yahoo! News Thu Jun 5, 2008 “LONDON, June 5, 2008 (AFP) – An ancient gold cup mysteriously acquired by a British scrap metal dealer and kept in a shoe box for years by its... by bidz | Dec 6, 2007 | Archaeology, Art, Auctions, Collectibles
Mesopotamian sculpture sells for record 57 million dollars Yahoo! News Wed Dec 5, 2007 “NEW YORK (AFP) – A tiny and extremely rare 5,000-year-old white limestone sculpture from ancient Mesopotamia sold for 57.2 million dollars in New York on Wednesday,... by bidz | Jul 18, 2007 | Archaeology, Collectibles
130-year-old outhouses yield treasures Yahoo! News Tue Jul 17, 2007 “VENTURA, Calif. – The spot where a pair of outhouses stood 130 years ago is proving to be a treasure trove for archaeologists who braved the lingering smell in the dirt to uncover some...