While gardening, a son and his mother frequently unearth an ancient artifact near burial sites.

An ancient artifact could be right in your own backyard.

In Józefów, Poland, a mom gardened with her baby.

They discovered a peculiar object while gardening in May and decided to investigate it further. They took the object to the Masovian Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments for examination.

The ax discovered was found to be a Neolithic artifact, dating back over 4,000 years, according to a May 25 Facebook post from the Masovian Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments.

The ancient find was transferred to the Voivodic Monument Protection Office in Warsaw after it was identified.

The family that discovered the artifact was awarded a certificate as a gesture of appreciation in a post on June 4.

The woman who found the object is shown holding the certificate in a photo with the family, including the baby.

"Our guests' model attitude is something we encourage you to follow," the Facebook post stated.

Another historical object has been discovered by accident.

In 2022, a mother and son were walking their dog in Pagham, England.

On their walk, a 12-year-old boy and his mother discovered a gold bracelet, which they later confirmed to be a piece of Roman military jewelry dating back to the first century A.D. after bringing it to a local finds liaison officer.

The ancient artifact, deemed "rare," was brought to the Novium Museum in Chichester, England, after its worth was recognized.

In April 2024, a retired geologist claimed to have discovered over 2,500 ancient artifacts from the Bronze Age in Somerset, England.

According to British news service SWNS, Andrew Beckly discovered blades and axes beneath his lawn.

In his backyard, the retired geologist unearthed the discoveries while excavating the soil.