A family in Norway made an incredible discovery while searching for a lost earring in their garden. Using a metal detector, they unearthed artefacts dating back over a thousand years, believed to be part of a Viking-era burial. The discovered artefacts include a bowl-shaped buckle and another item found under a tree in the center of their garden on the small island of Jomfruland. Experts believe these artefacts were used in the burial of a woman in the ninth century. The discovery has received praise from the Cultural Heritage of Vestfold and Telemark County Council. Another recent discovery of a grave suggests that the cairns were made by Vikings. The larger artefact found in the grave is an oval-shaped brooch, commonly worn by Viking women to fasten the shoulder straps of their halter dresses. Archaeologists believe that there should be another brooch present, as they were typically worn in pairs. This latest finding adds to our understanding of Viking history and culture.
Fri. Sep 20th, 2024
