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

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The discussion centers around the Chesterton windmill, which overlooks a Roman fort site where Roman coins have been discovered. Participants share their experiences with archaeology and the laws governing treasure finds in their respective countries, noting that many archaeological sites are protected but often only receive attention when threatened by development. There is a consensus that current archaeological practices, particularly "salvage archaeology," are insufficient to preserve historical sites adequately. Participants express frustration over the reliance on public funding for excavations and suggest that archaeologists should seek private financing, similar to past practices. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with finding artifacts and the importance of protecting historical sites, including Native American burial mounds. Overall, the thread highlights the challenges faced in archaeology and the need for better support and funding to preserve historical heritage.
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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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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.