Archaeologists found hidden treasure from a 200-year-old West Point time capsule that initially disappointed in a live stream that appeared to yield just dust when the artifact was first opened.

<div class="block">Archaeologists found hidden treasure from a 200-year-old West Point time capsule that initially disappointed in a live stream that appeared to yield just dust when the artifact was first opened.</div>

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Surprise Found in 200-Year-Old West Point Time Capsule

And yesterday, a nearly 200 year old time capsule was opened at West Point Military Academy. The capsule dated back to 18 29 and was rediscovered in this year in the base of monument monument under growing restorations. Initially, there was disappointment when it was opened at a special live stream ceremony because it looked like there was only silt inside. But an archaeologist later took the time capsule back to his lab after the live ceremony and began carefully sifting through the silt with a small wooden pick and brush and beneath all that sediment. He later found six silver American coins dating from 17 95 to 18 28. There was also a commemorative metal dating back to 18 26. It's believed organic matter like any papers had disintegrated with time.