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Archaeology student finds rare ninth-century gold 'within the first 90 minutes' of her first excavation
An archaeologist in training discovered a rare medieval gold object in northwestern England during her first excavation.
An Archaeology Student Found a Medieval Gold Artifact During Her First Dig
Just an hour and a half into her first ever excavation, an American archaeology student has struck gold in Britain. Dating back to the ninth century, the small, ornate artifact she unearthed may have had a ceremonial purpose.
Student strikes gold 90 minutes into first dig
An international student discovered a piece of 9th century gold just 90 minutes into her first archaeological excavation. The early medieval object was found by Newcastle University student Yara Souza at a recent excavation in Redesdale,
Florida student finds 1,100-year-old gold artifact during dig in UK. ‘Amazing’
An international university student from Florida unearthed a “rare” 1,100-year-old gold artifact during her “first ever excavation” in the United Kingdom. Photos show the
UK student makes incredible discovery during her first ever archaeology dig
Yara Souza, from Florida, is studying archaeology at Newcastle University and made a remarkable historic discovery just 90 minutes into her first dig
Student makes remarkable discovery just 90 minutes into first-ever archaeological dig
A university student has discovered a 9th-century gold piece fewer than two hours in to her debut archaeological dig. Yara Souza, an international student at Newcastle University, uncovered the object during an excavation in the Redesdale area of Northumberland.
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Heritage West excavated bricks, bones and jewelry from the former Black Bottom. Now, you’re invited to come see them.

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