What is the connection between a windmill, a Roman fort, and a treasure hunt?

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The discussion centers on the connection between a windmill, a Roman fort, and the discovery of Roman coins in the vicinity of Chesterton, UK. Participants share their experiences of finding artifacts and discuss the laws surrounding treasure trove and archaeological protection in their respective countries, particularly Norway and the UK. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by archaeologists, including limited funding and the prevalence of salvage archaeology, which only occurs when sites are threatened by development.

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  • Familiarity with treasure trove laws and regulations
  • Knowledge of salvage archaeology practices
  • Awareness of artifact preservation and historical significance
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  • Research the laws of treasure trove in different countries, focusing on the UK and Norway
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This discussion is beneficial for amateur archaeologists, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the preservation of historical sites and artifacts. It provides insights into the challenges faced by professionals in the field and the importance of understanding local laws regarding archaeological finds.

  • #31
Oh yes, and some good places I've been to:
Valley of Swat
Mecca (the Great Mosque + Kaaba)
Madina, the Mosque of the Prophet + his grave
Khyber Pass
Polo ground at Lahore
Faisal Mosque of Islamabad
Smokey Mountains of Tennessee
New York City (didnt go to the WTCs :cry: )
The Grand Canyon
San Diego Zoo
Meteor Crater
prolly some others I can't remember...

Place I really want to go:
All the scenic and historical places in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India
China
Malaysia
Sears Tower, Space Needle, KSC and NASA HQ, Empire State Building
Australia
Jerusalem
France
Germany
and I forgot to mention Egypt of course! (edit)
 
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  • #32
Murphy's law of touristic attraction states that the attractiveness of a touristic site is directly proportional to the square of the distance between the person and the site. :smile:
 
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EnumaElish said:
Murphy's law of touristic attraction states that the attractiveness of a touristic site is directly proportional to the square of the distance between the person and the site. :smile:

To true, every where i want go is the other side of the pond.