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history-and-archaeology25 days ago•6 min saved

Finland’s Record-Breaking Viking Hoard: A 'Double Deposit' Rewrites Silver Economy History

A metal detectorist in Finland uncovered a massive Viking Age silver hoard near Sysmä, containing over 4,000 coins and weighing approximately 10 pounds. This discovery, the largest of its kind in Finnish history, features a rare 'double hoard' structure with two deposits 39 feet apart. The find, dating to 1000–1050 AD, includes coins from Sweden, Britain, Germany, and the Islamic world, offering new insights into regional trade networks.

via Fox News|

#archaeology #finland #history-and-archaeology

world-news29 days ago•21 min saved

Backyard Dig in Denmark Yields Record-Breaking Viking Silver Hoard

A homeowner in northern Denmark discovered the country's largest Viking Age silver hoard while preparing a patio. The 10th-century find, weighing nearly 40 pounds, contains 700 objects including ingots and coins, reshaping the understanding of wealth in the Himmerland region.

via New York Post|

#archaeology #denmark #himmerland

history1 month ago•7 min saved

Backyard Dig in Denmark Yields Record Viking Silver Hoard

A homeowner in northern Denmark discovered the country's largest Viking Age silver hoard while preparing a patio. The 10th-century find, weighing over 18 kilograms, contains roughly 700 objects including ingots, coins, and jewelry. It eclipses the previous record by nearly three times and suggests Himmerland was a major center of wealth during the Viking era.

via Fox News|

#archaeology #denmark #history

archaeology1 month ago•128 min saved

Metal detectorist uncovers Finland's largest Viking silver hoard near Sysmä

A metal detectorist in Finland discovered the country's largest Viking Age silver hoard, containing thousands of coins and jewelry pieces weighing 4.5 kg, buried in birch-bark containers near Sysmä.

via Live Science|

#archaeology #finland #metal-detecting

archaeology1 month ago•161 min saved

Backyard Dig Unearths 18.5kg Viking Silver Hoard in Denmark

A homeowner in Rebild, Denmark, discovered the country’s largest Viking Age silver hoard while preparing a garden for a new terrace. The find, weighing 18.5 kilograms, includes approximately 700 items such as coins, jewelry, and silver bars. Archaeologists describe it as a 'safe from the Viking Age' that reveals extensive trade connections with England and the Islamic world. The treasure is now under assessment at Denmark’s National Museum, with plans for a permanent display at the Fyrkat Viking Museum.

via CNN|

#archaeology #denmark #nordjyske-museer

archaeology3 years ago•2 min saved

Amateur metal detectorists uncover rare Viking coin hoard in Denmark.

A group of amateur archaeologists on a metal-detector holiday in Denmark discovered a Viking silver hoard of over 300 items, including coins, silver balls, and a ring pin. The find dates back to the 900s and is linked to King Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, who united Denmark and Norway. The hoard will be displayed at the Nordjyske Museer in Aalborg before going to the National History Museum in Copenhagen. Archaeologists will investigate the site further, hoping to find the remains of a large Viking hall.

via Business Insider|

#archaeology #denmark #king-harald-bluetooth