28 Unbelievable Beach Treasures You Won’t Believe Were Found Just Beneath the Sand
Ever stumbled upon a treasure trove during a casual stroll on the beach? Imagine this: I spend my days scouring the shores of Ankaran, Slovenia, not just for pretty seashells, but for century-old secrets washed ashore after storms. Turns out, those Italian ships from 100 years ago had a not-so-great habit of dumping trash at sea — and thanks to Mother Nature’s relentless waves, priceless pieces of history like glassware, coins, and even a pristine 200-year-old Maraschino bottle from the Austro-Hungarian Empire are popping up where least expected. It’s like the ocean’s own time capsule, and trust me, turning these relics into beach-themed jewelry? That’s my kind of alchemy. Ready to dive into this quirky blend of history, mystery, and sparkle? LEARN MORE
Article created by: Maristella
I spend most of my days beachcombing and searching for sea treasures to make beach-themed jewelry.
While searching for seashells on the beach in Ankaran, Slovenia, I was finding a lot of glass, ceramics, old coins, silverware, and other amazing 100+-year-old finds. With some research, I found out that I find so many amazing historic items because in the past (around 100 years ago), Italian ships would come here and dump trash in the sea. Over the years, with the waves and many storms, historic finds that are hidden under the mud in the sea wash up on the beach.
One of my proudest finds is a 200-year-old undamaged Maraschino bottle from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After finding it, I returned it back home to the Cosmacendi Palace, where the maker of the bottle once lived, and which is now the Museum of Ancient Glass! It was not only an incredible find, but also a bottle without any proof that it even existed.
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