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Roman gold coins, jewellery, precious stones and other treasures of detectorists, an example of a working collaboration

The Danish National Museum pays tribute to amateurs with metal detectors with a special exhibition. The curators praise a specific Danish law that obliges detectorists to report and hand over their discoveries to museums in exchange for a reward - a finder's fee: "When the first metal detectors appeared in the 1980s, some wise museum directors were astute enough toand knew we had to work with these people," says National Museum curator Line Bjerg.

Archaeologists discover the world's oldest rune stone

In 2021, archaeologists from the Museum of Cultural History were investigating an ancient burial site at Lake Tyrifjorden near Oslo when a sandstone slab with runes dating back 2 000 years was found in one of the graves. It is the oldest datable rune stone in the world...

Giant Viking structure found in Denmark, possibly related to Harald "Blue Tooth"

Danish archaeologists have uncovered part of a massive Viking structure that may be linked to King Harald "Bluebeard" Gormsson, who ruled from 958 to 986. Although the larger half of the structure is still in the ground, experts speak of a huge surprise and an exceptional find, unprecedented in Northern Jutland.

Avatar of Egtvedpigen, or: the Bronze Age Girl Speaks

In 1921, the grave of a young Bronze Age woman was discovered near the village of Egtved in southeast Denmark. It was found when a farmer dug through her coffin with a shovel while digging a burial mound. The coffin with the remains was later stored in a museum and now, using the latest 3D virtualisation techniques, has been 'brought to life' to bring the past as close as possible to the visitors it speaks to, waves to and greets.

1000 year old Viking silver treasure

A 1,000-year-old hoard of silver necklaces, bracelets and coins has been discovered in Viggbyholm, Sweden, near Stockholm. Some of the coins come from Bohemia and other European countries, others are of Arabic origin. The quality of preservation of the jewellery and coins is remarkable, they are like new.

Viking amulet found in Sweden - symbol of last stand against emerging Christianity

A rare lead pendant in the shape of Thor's hammer has been discovered by archaeologists in Ysby in the southwestern Swedish province of Halland. The hammer, dating from the late 10th century, was found on the site of a planned housing development. Previous excavations here have revealed archaeological remains from different periods, but this is the first Viking artefact found here and the first Thor's hammer ever found in the entire province...

She bought a gold Viking ring in an online auction

A large gold Viking ring was purchased by a woman from Norway in an online auction. She found the jewel among several pieces of cheap jewellery and trinkets that were being auctioned together online. Archaeologists say the ring is more than 1,000 years old and once belonged to a powerful chief Viking

He discovered a cache of Viking silver coins in a field

The Finnish metal detectorist Oskari Heikkilä was very happy to discover Viking silver coins in the field. There were a total of twelve pieces, some of them apparently used as jewellery. They date back to the 10th century.

Swedish charity funds save unique Viking treasure

A unique 1,000-year-old Viking treasure trove of European coins and artefacts, including Bavarian and Slavic ones, was almost sold off at private auctions. It was eventually saved by two charitable foundations. It will now be put on public display.

Detectorist discovers unique gold necklace, heralds discovery of Iron Age settlement

At Ilsted in southern Denmark, a neckcloth dating from 400 - 550 AD was discovered with the help of a metal detector. It was found by an archaeological associate of the Museum of Southwest Jutland. He immediately contacted the archaeologists who, in cooperation with other detectorists, examined the entire field. They discovered a settlement with long Scandinavian houses from the late Iron Age.

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