12:22 “Black diggers” detained in Polatsk
Two so-called “black diggers” were detained in Polatsk on February 21. The young men were trying to sell a ring, beads and other kinds of ancient adornment for 3000 USD. Experts concluded that the things dated back to XII-ХIIIth centuries. When the “black diggers” were detained about 15 ancient things were found on them. There was also an exposition of 70 artifacts in their house, including a spearhead and ceramic crockery.
Polatsk City department of the Interior informed that the two unemployed had been illegally excavating ancient burial mounds in Polatsk and Verhnyadzvink Districts. They used a radio-metal locator to find artifacts.
The “black diggers” made a catalogue of their goods and tried to sell them to local collectors. But they did not manage to sell anything. The police found them earlier then buyers.
Yadvіga Stasheuskaya, ERB, Vіtsebsk
Polatsk City department of the Interior informed that the two unemployed had been illegally excavating ancient burial mounds in Polatsk and Verhnyadzvink Districts. They used a radio-metal locator to find artifacts.
The “black diggers” made a catalogue of their goods and tried to sell them to local collectors. But they did not manage to sell anything. The police found them earlier then buyers.
Yadvіga Stasheuskaya, ERB, Vіtsebsk
