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Metal Detectorist Unearths Bronze Age Jewelry in Swiss Carrot Field

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Researchers suspect the trove may have belonged to a "rich woman with a passion for collecting"

Metal Detectorist Unearths Bronze Age Jewelry in Swiss Carrot Field

Researchers suspect the trove may have belonged to a “rich woman with a passion for collecting”

Metal detectorist Franz Zahn was sweeping a newly harvested carrot field in Switzerland when he discovered a trove of Bronze Age jewelry.

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  • amazing how good condition they are and the disks size as well. nice find i m gonna put a metal detector on my wishlist for sure :)

    • Check your local laws. I bought one this summer only to find out they aren't legal to use in my area without a permit.