‘Biggest Surprise of My Life’: Denmark’s Largest Viking Age Silver Hoard Discovered in Backyard
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When he wants to set up a terrace in his garden, a Dane in North Jutland finds a treasure that had been hidden there over a thousand years ago. It bears witness to wealth in a troubled era.
Denmark Uncovers Largest-Ever Viking Silver Hoard in Historic Backyard Discovery
A routine backyard renovation in northern Denmark has led to the discovery of the country’s largest Viking Age silver hoard, with archaeologists uncovering nearly 18.5 kilograms of silver artefacts dating back to the 10th century. Experts say the find offers rare insight into Viking trade, wealth and connections stretching from the Middle East to Britain. […]
Gardening in Rebild led to the discovery of an enormous Viking silver hoard, buried around 1,000 years ago. The hoard weighs a total of 18.5 kg and is the largest known silver hoard from the Viking Age in Denmark.
They wanted a new terrace in the garden of their house and, when clearing the area of stones and weeds, they found a booty of 700 pieces of silver and 18.5 kilos of the 10th century inside a clay vessel.This is what a neighbor of the Danish town of Rebild found, who prefers to remain anonymous after locating the greatest treasure of these characteristics in the country.The newly discovered silver treasure was placed in a clay vessel at some time…
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