Black Diggers

BLACK DIGGERS

Treasure hunters who do not have official permission to carry out excavations automatically fall into the category of “black searchers.” They are also referred to as “black archeologists” or “black diggers.” Some of them are simply people pursuing a favorite activity, and do not obtain permission to dig. Often, they join history clubs that have such permission. But others dig not for a local or official museum, but for money: collectors pay well for military memorabilia, medals, and especially weapons.

There is a hierarchy among the “black searchers”: