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Buried Treasures Unearthed
Buried Treasures Unearthed
One way that we can learn about the past is from the objects
that are are buried beneath our feet. These range from small,
apparently humble objects, to wonderful treasures made of gold and
silver. Once discovered, each of these items helps us to reveal
stories about life in the past.
In this tour you can find out about some of the spectacular
finds from England and Wales that were brought together in the
exhibition Buried treasure: Finding our past. Some
of these were found as a result of deliberate archaeological
excavation, but most were found quite by chance by members of the
public. Each has helped us to understand more about our past.
Buried treasure: Finding our past was on
display at the British Museum from 21 November 2003 until 14 March
2004. It was a collaboration between the British Museum, the
National Museums and Galleries of Wales, Norfolk
Museums and Archaeology Service, the Manchester Museum and
Tyne and Wear Museums. The exhibition went
on tour to each of the partners. It was sponsored by Anglo
American plc.