Just days after it was revealed that a man with a metal detector made the “gold find of the century” in Norway, another unprecedented discovery has been made by a family using the same device. While searching for a lost gold earring in their garden, the Aasvik family stumbled upon artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years.
The family was searching for the lost jewelry at their home in Jomfruland when they discovered a bowl-shaped buckle and another item that appear to be part of a Viking-era burial. The Cultural Heritage of Vestfold and Telemark County Council shared the discovery in a recent Facebook post, along with images of the clasp and buckle with intricate engravings.
The artifacts were found in the middle of the garden under a big tree, according to officials. Experts believe the two metal artifacts were used in a woman’s burial during the 9th century. This discovery marks the first Viking-era find in Jomfruland, an island off Norway’s south coast.
The family’s immediate contact with authorities about the rare find was praised by officials. Earlier this month, another man made a remarkable discovery on the southern Norwegian island of Rennesoey using a metal detector. Ole Madsen, director at the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger, called it “the gold find of the century in Norway.”
Officials are impressed by the Aasvik family’s unprecedented discovery and their proactive approach in notifying the authorities. The historical significance of the artifacts cannot be overstated.
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