Given recent past events this is tremendously good news.

Ancient Egyptian artefacts found and thieves apprehended

http://english.ahram.org.eg/~/NewsContent/9/40/7890/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Ancient-Egyptian-artefacts-found-and-thieves-appre.aspx

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''If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.''

John Buford BG USA

Glad you liked the post.

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I continue to be amazed at Roman finds 1500-2000 years old still being found almost with rediculous regularity in Britain. Somethings up! End of Days?

Rare Roman altar stones uncovered in Musselburgh

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-12771243

Edited by Centrix Vigilis - 19-Mar-2011 at 17:06

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''If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.''

John Buford BG USA

Yes I often find that problen in dealing with archaeological news comming from the PRC. It's either then and there or it isn't.

CV

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''If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.''

John Buford BG USA

Originally posted by Centrix Vigilis

Glad you liked the post.

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I continue to be amazed at Roman finds 1500-2000 years old still being found almost with rediculous regularity in Britain. Somethings up! End of Days?

Rare Roman altar stones uncovered in Musselburgh

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-12771243

I have several friends who are landscape gardeners in the UK. 2 of them work out of Manchester, which means "Main Camp". They have an extensive collection of Roman coins and other small artifacts that they have collected over the years, just from cultivating and maintaining peoples flower beds. 2 years ago they had it appraised at over a 100,000 lbs.

And I spend hours scrounging for an arrowhead.

Liberal, and damned proud of it.

Originally posted by Cryptic

As a side note, the British Law regarding found antiquities is well thought out and encourages people not to hide or conceal their finds (finds are usually the property of the finder, they must report it to the Crown can offer fair market value for exceptional cultural items).

Varys from my experience in the US. private property is one thing but if it is of unusual or extremely signficant social or theological-spiritual value ie. bones etc of human remains (generally Native American) it's usually controlled by state and or federal law.

Which i endorse as I detest antiquities thieves as much as forum spammers.

Thanks for your coments.

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''If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.''

John Buford BG USA

Wart Detected on Egyptian Queen Beauty

Damn look at that red hair wart or not.

http://news.discovery.com/archaeology/king-tut-grandmother-mummy-wart-110322.html

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''If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.''

John Buford BG USA

Originally posted by Centrix Vigilis

Originally posted by Cryptic

As a side note, the British Law regarding found antiquities is well thought out and encourages people not to hide or conceal their finds (finds are usually the property of the finder, they must report it to the Crown can offer fair market value for exceptional cultural items).

Varys from my experience in the US. private property is one thing but if it is of unusual or extremely signficant social or theological-spiritual value ie. bones etc of human remains (generally Native American) it's usually controlled by state and or federal law.

Which i endorse as I detest antiquities thieves as much as forum spammers.

Thanks for your coments.

The operative phrase is "culturally significant". Apparently, Manchester is one of those places where you can't put a shovel in the ground without finding something. Coins, oil lamps etc. small artifacts. The Gov. only gets twisted over things like the Staffordshire Hoard.

In the US it varies from state to state. Unfortunately, it all comes down to enforcement, and the money available to investigate and prosecute.

Liberal, and damned proud of it.

Archaeologists unearth 150 Roman graves in Canterbury

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/305063

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''If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.''

John Buford BG USA

Explorer David Thompson's first trading post discovered in Manitoba

Excellent. Thompson was an early hero of mine and it's delightful that the man's accomplishments have restirred interest.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/breakingnews/explorer-david-thompsons-first-trading-post-discovered-in-manitoba-118734769.html

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''If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.''

John Buford BG USA

Nice stuff CV. It's not common to see an arch. take on something like the religious practices. I have a special interest that hopefully, I'll be able to share soon.

Liberal, and damned proud of it.

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