4 silver Viking Age bracelets discovered 'untouched' on Norway mountainside after more than 1,000 years
Archaeologists have unearthed a set of uniquely decorated bracelets on the site of a "large and powerful" Viking Age farm.
Archaeologists uncover 1,000-year-old Viking treasure in Norway
The University of Stavanger’s Museum of Archaeology announced the discovery in a press release published on Wednesday.
Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure At A Farm In Norway
The research team uncovered the treasure while examining a field in Årdal, Norway ahead of the construction of a new road.
New discovery of Viking treasure: “This is undoubtedly the most significant event of my career”
“This is undoubtedly the most significant event of my career,” says Volker Demuth. He works at the University of Stavanger's Museum of Archaeology. The silver treasure was buried and hidden by Vikings more than a thousand years ago.
Vikings buried silver treasure on farm 1,100 years ago. Archaeologist just found it
Excavations at the 1,100-year-old farm also found several structures for people, possibly enslaved workers and animals, Demuth said. These buildings showed signs of being burnt down during a period of widespread unrest in the Viking Age. Other artifacts found in Årdal included pots, knives and sharpening tools, Demuth said.
Viking treasure uncovered: Untouched silver bracelets found in Norway
Archaeologists from the University of Stavanger in Norway are celebrating an extraordinary discovery—they have found a Viking-era treasure that has remained "untouched" for over 1,000 years! The treasure consists of four silver bracelets buried about 8 inches underground.
Viking treasure discovered in Norway after 1,000 years untouched
Archaeologists from the University of Stavanger in Norway can boast of an extraordinary discovery—they have found a treasure from the Viking age that has remained "untouched" for over 1,000 years! These are four silver bracelets buried approximately 8 inches underground.
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Four Silver Bracelets From The Viking Age Were Found In Norway, Where They Went Untouched For Over 1,000 Years
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