London, March 25, 2025 (AFP) - Huge Iron Age hoard sheds fresh light on ancient Britain

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2025-03-25
Archaeologists on Tuesday unveiled the discovery of one of the UK's "biggest and most important" Iron Age hoards, saying the 2000-year-old treasure trove could transform perceptions of ancient Britain. Experts said the "Melsonby Hoard" unearthed in Yorkshire, northern England, is remarkable for its richness and variety, featuring ceremonial spears, chariots and horse harnesses decorated with coral from the Mediterranean. It also challenges the id......
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