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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...

Detectorist finds unique golden sword head from the 8th century

An extremely rare, 1,300-year-old gold head decorated with intricate patterns and garnets was found by a hobby prospector with a metal detector. It has now been acquired by the National Museums of Scotland. It is the first and only one of its kind ever found in Scotland. It's worth up to a million crowns.

Stunning ancient stone carvings survived ISIS demolition

In Mosul, Iraq, archaeologists have discovered 2,700-year-old stone carvings that escaped the barbarism of Islamic extremistsState when they tore down the ancient monumental Mashki Gate in 2016 as an "idolatrous" symbol of the pre-Islamic period. The carvings date from the reign of the Assyrian king Sinacherib between 705 and 681 BC.

The Iron Grave hid the oldest human remains in northern Germany

Near the German village of Lüchow, archaeologists have stumbled upon a 10,500-year-old open-hearth grave. It contains the oldest known human remains in northern Germany. They were found in the marshy Duvensee Moor area, which is one of the oldest and most well-studied archaeological settlement areas in central Europe...

Huge Roman mosaic saved from being sold off by Islamic State militants

A mosaic from the Roman period with scenes from the Trojan War was discovered in Al-Rastan, Syria. Dating from the 4th century, the 20 x 6 m area uncovered is not complete, according to archaeologists - the mosaic seems to continue under neighbouring plots. It is the most significant archaeological discovery in Syria since the conflict began 11 years ago.

500-year-old pendant found by metal detector declared a treasure

The circular reliquary pendant was found in May near Stroud in Gloucestershire by detectorist David Mallows of the Wyvern History and Detection Club in Harescombe. At an inquest in Gloucester last Thursday, the coroner was told it dated between 1400 and 1540, contained precious metals and met the requirements of a treasure.

Gold coins found under the floor sold for a staggering amount

More than 260 coins were discovered by a couple in 2019 while renovating the kitchen of an old house in Ellerby, East Yorkshire. They were lying in a container between a concrete slab and 18th-century floorboards. A preliminary estimate of their price was around £200,000. However, international attention grew after the story was published, raising the original estimate many times over.

Treasure trove of 1600-year-old gold coins discovered in wall

A buried hoard of dozens of gold coins has been discovered at an archaeological excavation site near the ancient city of Banias in northern Israel. They date from the Muslim conquest of the region in the 7th century and represent a unique insight into the transitional period after the end of the Roman Empire.

Perfectly preserved gagate jewellery in a Bronze Age burial mound

A unique, beautifully crafted 4,000-year-old necklace was discovered during an archaeological dig on the Isle of Man in 2019. The jewellery was made up of 122 black amber beads in seven rows above each other. It has now been declared a treasure and will be displayed for the public to see.

Extremely valuable gold mask pushes knowledge of China's history

The more than 3,000-year-old gold mask was discovered in a rich nobleman's tomb during an archaeological excavation in Zhengzhou Shang City in central China's Henan Province. It is the first Shang Dynasty gold mask ever discovered and the only full-face mask of its kind.

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