5 Amazing Treasures Found by Accident
Farmers discovered a whole army in what is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Treasure isn’t discovered every day, but finding it by accident is even rarer. Ancient artefacts and works of art are unearthed after years of careful research and exploration by professionals who’ve dedicated their lives to uncovering history.
Yet, there are moments when extraordinary treasures are stumbled upon entirely by accident — hidden in plain sight, buried beneath everyday life, or uncovered in the most improbable circumstances. These accidental discoveries have unveiled some of the greatest treasures humanity has ever known.
1- The Giant Pearl
In 2006, an extraordinary discovery was made by a fisherman from Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island. He discovered a massive pearl while he tried to free his boat’s anchor, which had become caught on a giant clam.
Not knowing what the pearl was worth, he took it as a good luck charm. He kept the pearl under his bed for over a decade. He would touch it before he went out to fish for good luck.
