“Lost Treasures Beneath the Waves: What Secrets Lurk in Turkey’s Enigmatic Ancient Lake?”
Connection To The Roman Empire
While it was Terese Refsgaard who had personally made the discovery without the help of any professionals, she didn’t quite know what she had found until the find was analyzed and studied by professional researchers. After being studied, it was revealed that 27 of the 32 pieces that were discovered were made of pure gold.
Head researcher, Mads Ravn, explained that “The find suggests that people from Hjarnø had contact with the Roman empire,” something that wasn’t always agreed upon until now.
More Evidence On The Island
Although Terese Refsgaard’s find is one of the most important ever discovered in the history of the island, there has been other evidence that points to Ancient Rome. However, her find helped solidify the idea that the island once had communication with the Ancient Empire.
People have also found other kinds of artifacts including arrowheads that have most likely washed up on shore and are then buried in sediment. Only then are they later excavated by people like Refsgaard.
Used As An Offering
Apparently, according to some scientists and archaeologists, it’s highly possible that the gold and other artifacts found on Hjarnø was an offering to appease “angry gods.” This theory is believed by many because it’s one of the assumptions that makes sense considering how the gold remained undiscovered for so much time.
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