Archaeologists Thought They Found Wires Buried on a Farm. It Was Actually Viking Treasure.
A farm in the mountains of Norway stands on the site of what was once a “large and powerful Viking farm” and has yielded a significant Viking treasure. Hidden deep under the floorboards of a small house,
1,000-year-old Viking treasure found hidden in dirt: 'Unique finding'
Norwegian archaeologists announced last week that excavators found 1,000-year-old Viking arm bands buried in soil. The artifacts were found on a farm.
Archaeologists Reveal Viking Treasure Left Buried for 1,000 Years: 'Unique'
Archaeologists have unearthed a hoard of Viking treasure that was hidden for more than a 1,000 years. The treasure was found on a mountainside in Årdal, Hjelmeland municipality, in Norway, the University of Stavanger (UiS) announced in a press release.
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.
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.
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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.