Unique Bronze Age deposit discovered in Ventspils
On 6 November 2001 a Ventspils resident came across the largest deposit of Bronze Age tools and weapons ever found in Latvia on the sea coast in Ventspils District's Staldzene. Since 19th century, six deposits of Bronze Age items have been uncovered in Latvia, however, the one in Staldzene is the largest. It is comprised of about 90 items, dated 1,500 to 500 B.C., that are well preserved and unique. Supplemental excavations will be organised in the area.