A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a tiny ancient Roman golden lock. The 1,600-year-old artifact is likely the ...
"When I held it in my hands, I could hardly believe it." When metal detectorist Constantin Fried was exploring a field near ...
Constantin Fried visited a field in Petershagen in 2023 to search the area with a metal detector, the Westphalia-Lippe ...
A 1,600-year-old golden lock unearthed in Germany reveals Roman craftsmanship and sparks curiosity about its use and ...
Archaeologists in Germany have discovered a tiny Roman lock, believed to be the smallest of its kind in Europe.
but unlike other Roman locks which were made of iron or bronze and sensibly sized, this lock was miniature and made of gold. A close-up photo shows the delicate lock mechanism. It measures about ...