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1,600-year-old Roman padlock with spring mechanism discovered in Germany — and it's tiny
A metal detectorist in Germany has discovered a 1,600-year-old miniature gold lock that's one of a kind. An analysis of the tiny lock with CT scans revealed the artifact's inner workings ...
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Metal Detectorist Finds 1600-Year-Old Tiny Gold Lock, Reveals Intricate Roman Craftsmanship
A metal detectorist spotted a millennium-old miniature gold lock in Germany in 2023. Constantin Fried, discovered the lock at a field in Westphalia, stated Live Science. The artifact measured just ...