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Rediscovering History: Treasures Unearthed in a Shipwreck Dive

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Rediscovering History: Treasures Unearthed in a Shipwreck Dive

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  • The journey began at age 10 when the author discovered a fossilized ichthyosaurus jawbone, sparking a passion for archaeology.
  • In 1991, they co-founded the South West Archaeology Group (SWAG), focusing on treasure hunting off the coast of Devon.
  • A major find included 44 bronze age tin ingots in the Erme estuary, leading to a Duke of Edinburgh award.
  • Over the years, the group uncovered numerous artifacts, including gold coins and a bronze age sword from a shipwreck site.
  • Though the group disbanded post-pandemic, the author continues exploring, recently discovering a hoard of 17 axe heads from 1850 BC.

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