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Briefing: Help or hinderance? Amateur archaeologist digs at German castle ruins without permission

Strategic angle: Germany's cultural heritage community is embroiled in a row after an amateur archaeologist uncovered an ancient construction without the necessary permissions.

Editorial Staff · 2026-04-05 · 1 MIN READ

Amateur archaeologist digs at Metilstein Castle site.

Uncovered ancient construction raises concerns.

Cultural heritage community divided over the incident.