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12,000-year-old lake destroyed in treasure hunt for Roman gold (www.ancient-origins.net)

A 12,000-year-old Ice Age lake has dried up after a team of treasure hunters conducted invasive excavations that were authorized but highly controversial.

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12,000-year-old lake destroyed in treasure hunt for Roman gold (www.ancient-origins.net)

A 12,000-year-old Ice Age lake has dried up after a team of treasure hunters conducted invasive excavations that were authorized but highly controversial.

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