The geophysical truth about the ‘Gold Train’ in Walbrzych, Poland.
Abstract: The paper presents the results of geophysical research conducted in the region where the so called ‘Gold Train’ was believed to be located. The surveyed site was located in Wałbrzych, at the 65th kilometre of the railway connecting Wrocław and Wałbrzych. The aim of the research was to veri...
| Publicado en: | Archaeological Prospection Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 137 - 147 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Apr-Jun2018
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