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Archaeologists uncovered “an unusually rich treasure trove” inside the graves of three wealthy women from the Viking Age, offering a window into their lives and activities in the 9 th century.

Archaeologists have uncovered the graves of three Viking women on Norway’s west coast, revealing a wealth of artifacts that suggest they held significant social status during the ninth century C.E.

Archaeologists uncovered “an unusually rich treasure trove” inside the graves of three wealthy women from the Viking Age, offering a window into their lives and activities in the 9 th century. At a ...

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So far, three graves belonging to women who lived during the early Viking Age have been excavated. These burials stand out for the quality and quantity of jewelry and tools found, reflecting the ...

Source: University Museum of Bergen In Norway, archaeologists have found many valuable artifacts from the Viking Age. The excavations revealed the graves of three respected and wealthy women of the ...

A metal detectorist stumbled upon 1,200-year-old burials in Norway and are learning a lot through the excavations.

This includes a clear definition and timeframe for the Viking Age. Attracted by the wealth in other lands, especially fortunes held by relatively defenceless monastic communities, Scandinavian ...