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🔬 Science
July 29, 2026 at 05:27 PM
A Metal Detectorist Discovered Tiny Tiles in a Farmer's Field. A Spectacular Ancient Roman Mosaic Was Buried Beneath the Surface
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A metal detectorist's discovery in England led to the excavation of a spectacular ancient Roman mosaic by researchers, students, and volunteers, revealing a lavish villa complex.
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