A 1,000-year-old Viking Treasure has been discovered in northern Germany
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Archaeologists recently unearthed a storage facility. Early medieval treasures At the banks at the entrance in northern Germany, everything is thanks to metal detectors.
The state archaeology department at Schleswig Holstein (ALSH) announced its discoveries in a press release in late May.
The storage, about 1,000 years ago, was discovered on the coast of Schrey, the entrance to the Baltic Sea. Officials said the area is closer to “high sub posts of trade posts from the Viking era that were once not significant.”
A rare 1, 200-year-old Christian Cross discovered by a metal detector in the field
The hoarding was originally flagged by a metal detector named Argen Spieswinkel.
“Targeted follow-up searches with additional detecters helped narrow down the location of discoveries,” Alsh said in a statement.
German officials recently announced the discoveries of hundreds of Viking artifacts found in a storage area near Schrey, the entrance to the Baltic Sea. (Schleswig-Holstein (ALSH))
“The systematic excavation by ALSH subsequently restored the objects, along with volunteer helpers.”
The photo shows focused volunteers digging the soil in search of a treasure trove of over 200 artifacts.
As the man goes on a walk in nature, he encounters a storage of precious coins: “Face to History.”
“In this case, the hoarding includes around 200 objects, mainly made of silver, hacksilver, fragments of Arabic coins (dirham), bars and gems,” the statement said.
With the help of metal detectors, authorities discovered around 200 objects dating back to the Viking era. (Schleswig-Holstein (ALSH))
Authorities stated, “A is particularly noteworthy. Delicate cross pendant – A testament to the early beginnings of the Christianization of this region. ”
“What is particularly noteworthy is the delicate cross pendants, a testament to the early beginnings of the region’s Christianization.”
Alsh also said that Hoards have discovered that they usually consist of “buried or submerged objects that are either hidden or destined to protect against others.”
The cross is decorated with many engraved dots, and is “a testimony to the early beginnings of the region’s Christianization,” officials said. (Schleswig-Holstein (ALSH))
Ceramic fragments and ring rock were also found on the site. Authorities believe it is “a possible indication of a previously unknown settlement.”
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“This discovery provides fascinating insight into the history of the 10th century, trade, cultural exchange and religious transformation,” the statement concluded.
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The Viking era lasted until about 800 AD. In other words, the storage goes back to the second half of the era.
Ancient discoveries include 200 silver artifacts, Arabic coins, and a cross pendant from 1,000 years ago in the Viking era. (Schleswig-Holstein (ALSH))
The discoveries occur as many of the recent Viking-related findings have been revealed throughout Europe.
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