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Handle and care when finding potential treasure trove

There are different ways to proceed in handling the finds depending on the circumstances of the find:


Random finds:

  1. Careful handling.
  2. Proper packaging.
  3. Immediate contact to the local state-recognized museum.
  4. Attention to other potential traces of cultural heritage such as: pottery, clay walls, coals from fires, stones, pieces of bone, blackened earth etc.

Metal detector finds:

  1. Exact “on-site” registration of location by GPS-coordinates.
  2. Immediate “on-site” photo documentation of the preserved condition of the objects and the reliability of the GPS-coordinates.
  3. Equally careful collection of the non-treasure trove nearby to assess the context, for further scientific research value.
  4. An electronic report of the finds to the local museum (with preliminary definitions and specification, inventory number, coordinates, and photos).
  5. In case of doubt or suspicion of the location being a grave or a hoard deposit, it is of great importance to contact the local museum immediately. Do not dig below the depth of the plow layer!
  6. Ongoing orientation to the local museum and/or landowner about the finds.
  7. Do not do not attempt to conserve, cover with any substance or make a cast of the objects.
  8. Do not package the objects incorrectly or for too long, as they potentially could suffer permanent damage, or the loss of information connected to the objects.