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A bargain hunter<\/a> recently spotted ancient artifacts, including rings and medallions, that were up for sale for a mere $30.<\/p>\n

The customer noticed the treasures at a thrift store in Chilliwack, Canada, around 60 miles east of Vancouver. Simon Fraser University, a public university in British Columbia that ultimately received the finds, announced the donation in a Sept. 24 press release.<\/p>\n

Employees at Thrifty Boutique, a store run by the Chilliwack Hospice Society, alerted the school after a customer with an archaeology background<\/a> noticed the jewelry and its “potential archaeological significance.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The set included 11 rings and two medallions. Pictures of the artifacts show they were intricately carved, and still with signs of patina.<\/p>\n

Thirty Canadian dollars is equal to around $21.50 in U.S. dollars \u2014 making the set of 13 objects remarkably cheap.<\/p>\n

The age of the objects, and the location in Europe<\/a> where they originated, are still a mystery for now.<\/p>\n

Sabrina Higgins, associate professor of global humanities and archaeology, said she believes the objects are most likely medieval.<\/p>\n

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“I think they most likely originate from somewhere within the boundaries of what was once the Western Roman Empire,” Higgins said in a statement.<\/p>\n

“The shapes, designs and construction make me think that these are medieval, as the Romans typically used slightly different materials and techniques.”<\/p>\n

SFU is currently designing a course around identifying the artifacts. Higgins called the donation “an amazing opportunity for students here at SFU.”<\/p>\n

She predicted, “It will take at least a semester \u2013 if not longer \u2013 to piece together the origins of these artifacts.”<\/p>\n

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“We\u2019re fortunate to have access to cutting-edge research technologies<\/a> within our department to properly study these objects, so it promises to be a rewarding journey for students.”<\/p>\n

The university is also exploring whether the objects were looted or forged.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even if the latter is true, SFU assistant professor Cara Grace Tremain said the objects still provide an “interesting learning experience.”<\/p>\n

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“What we\u2019re doing is essentially being detectives. We\u2019re trying to recover the story of these items,” Tremain observed.<\/p>\n

“They could offer up new information that may change the way we think about that culture or history<\/a>. In which case, we want to know that we\u2019re basing our theories on something that is authentic.”<\/p>\n

The finds are currently in the possession of SFU’s museum<\/a> in Burnaby, British Columbia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a statement, Chilliwack Hospice Society executive director Sue Knott called it a “privilege” to work with university officials.<\/p>\n

“This story is a beautiful reminder<\/a> of how every donation carries meaningful history and unknown potential,” she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/travel\/experts-intrigued-thrift-shopper-spots-mysterious-ancient-artifacts-sale-30 <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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