A late Bronze Age hoard containing over 100 significant artifacts was illegally excavated near Gryfino, Poland, but was rescued by authorities following a public tip.
The hoard includes unique items of national importance, such as a brooch and an axe from the Alpine region, which provide valuable archaeological insights.
Law prohibiting unauthorized metal detecting was disregarded by the looters, resulting in the destruction of archaeological context and potential legal consequences, including imprisonment.
The local history enthusiasts society played a crucial role in recovering the hoard by surrendering the discovered artifacts to the Provincial Office for the Protection of Monuments.
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