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I Had It in My Hand

Find a rare artifact.

Archaeology

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ViceVersa+58via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

Rare artifacts in all of the archaeology tiers:

Fossil:
Fossilized Hatchling
Fossilized Raptor
Extinct Turtle Shell
Pterrordax Hatchling
Ancient Amber

Troll:
Zin'rokh, Destroyer of Worlds
Voodoo Figurine
Haunted War Drum

Dwarf:
Clockwork Gnome
The Innkeeper's Daughter
Chalice of the Mountain Kings
Staff of Sorcerer-Thane Thaurissan

Night Elf:
Highborne Soul Mirror
Druid and Priest Statue Set
Queen Azshara's Dressing Gown
Bones of Transformation
Tyrande's Favorite Doll
Kaldorei Wind Chimes
Wisp Amulet

Orc:
Headdress of the First Shaman

Draenei:
The Last Relic of Argus
Arrival of the Naaru

Nerubian:
Blessing of the Old God
Puzzle Box of Yogg-Saron

Vrykul:
Nifflevar Bearded Axe
Vrykyl Drinking Horn

Tol'vir:
Crawling Claw
Scepter of Azj'Aqir
Staff of Ammunae
Pendant of the Scarab Storm
Ring of the Boy Emperor
Scimitar of the Sirocco

Pandaren:
Spear of Xuen
Umbrella of Chi-Ji

Mogu:
Quilen Statuette
Anatomical Dummy

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fizzbang+41via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

Yet another Archaeology reference to Indiana Jones. This was a line spoken by Indiana when he was conversing with Marcus about the Golden Idol in the Hovito temple at the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark, before it was stolen from him by his French rival Rene Belloq.

Expect more of this. (it's not a bad thing...)

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Details

Points
10
Faction
Both factions
Requirements
1 criteria line

Reward

Title: Assistant Professor

Criteria

What this achievement requires, from the current game data.

  1. Find a rare artifact.
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Series

Each tier replaces the one above it in the achievement log.

  1. I Had It in My Hand10
  2. What was Briefly Yours is Now Mine10
  3. It Belongs in a Museum!10
  4. The Search For Fact, Not Truth10

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