Battersea Shield: A 2,000-year-old Celtic shield that may have been 'sacrificed' in a ritual in the River Thames
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“Archaeologists are investigating the mysterious origins of the 2,000-year-old Battersea Shield, which was recovered from the River Thames in the 19th century. Experts suggest the artifact may have been intentionally placed in the water as part of an ancient ritual.”
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