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Pot dating back 1,000 years found in New Mexico
A piece of pottery dating back more than 1,000 years was found by police officers in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The pot was uncovered during a raid of a chop shop. Police suspect someone might have tried to trade it for drugs.

Anthropologists at the University of New Mexico say the pot is likely of Pueblo origin. The Albuquerque Museum is holding onto it while ownership is determined.

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Ancient pottery found in chop shop raid (KOB 6/16)
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