The unexpected find, made during a regular walk with a metal detector in the south of Romania, became not only a great good fortune for the amateur treasure seeker but also an important archeological discovery. 1469 Silver Roman coins over 2000 were found by Mariius Manzhak near the village of Letka Week , south of the Romanian capital . The find not only confirms the rich historical heritage of the region, but also gives a new idea of the cultural and economic ties of the ancient world.
Marius Manzhak, seeker , did not expect a spring day to change his life. With a metal detector in his hands he walked in fields and forests when he came across an incredible find - 1469 silver denaries, which immediately attracted his attention. " I could n't believe my eyes. I even thought to pinch myself to make sure that it was not a dream," says Mazhak. The found coins were in excellent condition, and after two days of photography, he gave the finding local city hall. treasure seek suggested that the coins have at least 2000 years. They dates from the Roman Empire, which was marked by the widespread use of denariae as currency for trade operations. In addition, the find is important element in understanding the economic and cultural relationships between the Romans and local peoples, such as Daki, whose lands later became part of the Roman Empire.
Recently, the finding of Manzhak has become another important link in a number of archaeological discoveries concerning the period of ancient times. Just a few weeks after this event , other search engines in Transylvania found ancient artifacts belonging to the period of Datsk wars against the Roman Empire. Such findings allow archaeologists better understand the social and economic situation of the time. According to Romanian law, all archeological artifacts belong to the state. However, treasure seekers can count on a reward if they report their findings . Experts already started working on the dating and analysis of coins to better understand their origin and historical significance.
Marius Manzhak hopes that one day will be able to take his child in the museum to show her how he witnessed an important historical discovery. Although his finding is an important step in the development of archeology, it is also reminiscent of Romania 's cultural heritage , which continues to capture new discoveries.
