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A Christmas Gift Sparks Once-in-a-Millennium Find

When Cameron Anderson unwrapped a new metal detector on Christmas morning, he never imagined it would lead to the discovery of a Bronze Age treasure buried in his family’s Aberdeenshire farm. Guided by the metal detecting mantra “If in doubt, dig it out,” Anderson unearthed three ancient fragments over several days—each piece belonging to a 4,000-year-old axe head believed to date back to the early Bronze Age.

Experts say the complete axe head offers a rare look into a pivotal period of human history, when stone tools were giving way to metal. The fragments may have been deliberately broken and buried, possibly for ceremonial reasons. The discovery is being analyzed by Treasure Trove Scotland, with hopes of eventually displaying it in a local museum. “This is by far the oldest and most important thing I’ve found,” Anderson said. “To piece together something untouched for 4,000 years—it’s surreal.” What began as a thoughtful gift has become a link to ancient times, offering new clues about the past beneath our feet.

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