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Newcastle University Student Unearths 9th-Century Gold Artifact During Her First-Ever Archaeological Dig
The Newcastle University student, Yara Souza, made the discovery during a recent excavation in Northumberland, UK, and was surprised by the object.
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, Northumberland.
Student on Northumberland archaeology dig strikes gold on first day
A student taking part in her first archaeological excavation struck gold during the dig in a Northumberland valley. A ninth century gold object was unearthed by archaeology student Yara Souza during excavations in Redesdale following the chance discovery in 2021 of a similar object by metal detectorist Alan Gray at the same location.
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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A Newcastle University international student has discovered a rare piece of 9th century gold in Northumberland during her ...
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Student finds rare medieval artefact in Northumberland dig

A university student has unearthed a rare medieval gold artefact during her first-ever archaeological dig. The find was made by Newcastle University student Yara Souza in Northumberland during an ...