No Response

It had been a few days, and nobody had responded to the farmer. The farmer was tired of calling people and not getting any acknowledgment. Apparently, it was not easy to contact archaeologists. He had to think of a backup, any idea that could lead him somewhere. 

Finding The Expert

After making a few more calls, the farmer got to know that he should contact The Lassithi Ephorate of Antiquities, the local heritage ministry. And apparently, he was making the right decision by reporting this incident. He came to know any finds like this needed to be immediately reported and failing to do so would result in breaking the law.

Conversing With Specialists

The farmer was prepared to convince them about how genuine his story is. But to his surprise, he received a vibe of astonishment on the other end of the phone. The person asked him to describe in detail what happened and called out a few people in his office which caused a commotion. Witnessing this reaction, the man wondered if he had found something significant.

Sending The Archaeologists

The ministry didn’t want to waste any time and confirmed to send their researchers and archaeologists to the site for exploration by the following day. The farmer was restless throughout the night. He kept wondering what could it be, is it a chest of treasure or some old coins maybe? He knew how ridiculous it sounds but he couldn’t put his mind to rest.

Waking Up Early

The farmer was awake at the crack of dawn, way earlier than usual. He didn’t know by what time they will be coming and he didn’t want to miss out on anything. He had a quick breakfast of bacon and eggs. He was sipping on his coffee when he heard a commotion outside his window. The farmer jumped out of his chair and ran to the window.

Arrival Of Experts


As he peeked out of his window, he saw rows of trucks being pulled in front of his house. People dressed in high-waisted pants, boots, and hats were stepping out from the trucks. They were carrying backpacks and laptops and cameras. He reached for the door and stepped out to speak with them.