Accidental Archaeological Discoveries: Photos

Sept. 12, 2011 -- In the search for buried history, archaeologists pour their resources into uncovering the remnants of the distant past. With know-how, persistence and a little luck, archaeologists can push aside dirt and rock and find an artifact of historical significance.

Although chance plays a big role in unearthing history, archaeological treasures have been stumbled upon purely by accident, often by those outside the scientific community.

In these photos, explore several particularly serendipitous finds of unique artifacts, some of which reach as far back as prehistory.

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