Amateur Danish Archaeologist Finds An Ancient Treasure On Hjarno Island

Although not an archaeologist, this Danish woman is actually a dental assistant, and an enthusiast when it comes to uncovering pieces of history.

She happened to be at the right place one day when she revealed an ancient treasure on the island of Hjarnø, just off the coast of mainland Denmark. How did she get so lucky by discovering the motherlode? Her discovery eluded historians.

20. Amateur Archaeologist

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Terese Frydensberg Refsgaard was walking on the island of Hjarnø, looking to uncover some mysterious items with her metal detector. She’s found some relics in the past, but nothing would compare with the treasure she would uncover that day!

19. Joining a Team

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Terese joined a team of archaeology hobbyists, and in their spare time they would gather and search for lost ancient items.

On a November day, Terese went to the island of Hjarnø, a popular spot for explorers…

18. Stone Structures

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About a decade ago, archaeologists found ancient stone structures on the square mile island, and tests showed that it was built with materials as old as 5200 B.C.! Terese was walking close to a structure built in the Stone Age!

17. Uncovering More Artifacts

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The amateur archaeologists hoped they could find something as impressive as the structure. They went to the island and began their search, walking in different directions to cover the ground faster.

Hours passed, and they didn’t hear a thing from the metal detectors…