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Renovations of a medieval church in Germany have led to the discovery of over 1,000 artifacts, with some dating back to the church's founding in the 13th century.
St. Mary's Church in Gardelegen began excavations in June 2022 with the intent of installing a new under-floor heating system. The excavation continued until September 2023 and covered 145 square meters and went to a depth of around 40 centimeters.
Some 679 coins or coin fragments were discovered beneath the old wooden floor of the church. A range of other items were found, including dress pins, book clasps, ceramics, animal bones, glass shards iron nails, traces of plants, tweezers and beads.
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St. Mary's Church in Gardelegen began excavations in June 2022 with the intent of installing a new under-floor heating system. The excavation continued until September 2023 and covered 145 square meters and went to a depth of around 40 centimeters.
Some 679 coins or coin fragments were discovered beneath the old wooden floor of the church. A range of other items were found, including dress pins, book clasps, ceramics, animal bones, glass shards iron nails, traces of plants, tweezers and beads.
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Treasure trove of artifacts, coins found in excavation of medieval German church
Renovations of a medieval church in Germany have led to the discovery of over 1,000 artifacts, with some dating back to the church s founding in the 13th century