Have you ever wondered how much archaeological work went into finding the objects we see when visiting a museum or ruins? And would you guess that most of these discoveries were made by accident? Numerous ordinary people as well as animals have changed the way we see history. Here are more than 35 of the most astonishing accidental archaeological finds.

In the 1980s, Norrie Rowan ran a tavern and was tasked with guarding a buddy who had fled the Romanian secret police for safety and security in the U.K.

The two ran into the Edinburgh vaults in Scotland while making their getaway. At the time, these tunnels beneath the ground had two uses. In addition to being a fascinating historical find, it also enabled Rowan to save the life of his friend.

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