Fortune and glory: motives for modern day treasure hunting in Poland
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Słowa kluczowe

treasure hunting
metal detectors
archaeological heritage

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Mroczek, D. (2023). Fortune and glory: motives for modern day treasure hunting in Poland. Folia Praehistorica Posnaniensia, 28, 255–271. https://doi.org/10.14746/fpp.2023.28.11

Abstrakt

In 2018, an amendment to the Act on the Protection and Care of Monuments of 2003 was introduced in Poland, aimed at combating the problem of treasure hunting and its impact on national heritage. Despite the consequences, especially a potential penalty of up to eight years in prison, treasure hunting remains an attractive pastime for some. The article aims to find motives of treasure hunters through literature review and studying online forums, including a Facebook groups, to gather information for further action to protect the archaeological heritage. The author identifies seven main motivators of individual treasure hunters, which include: passion for history, adventure seeking, intellectual challenge, collecting, need for fame and recognition, personal satisfaction, and finally financial gain. Each of the above is explained and showed though treasure hunters own public admissions.

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