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Was helping with a dig near Tucson and the lead archaeologist told me to always check the spoil pile twice.
Found a tiny turquoise bead everyone else walked past. How many small finds get missed like that?
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richard_shah8h ago
Rain washes the dirt right off the turquoise, makes them pop like crazy against the brown.
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That spoil pile advice is gold! My uncle found a coin in one years later.
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the_felix2mo ago
That's awesome about your uncle. Honestly, checking spoil piles is a solid move. I had good luck just after a decent rain, stuff gets washed clean and is easier to spot. Patience is key though, you gotta really look at the ground.
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