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Viking jewellery paints a vivid image of historic society
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Archaeologists in Norway have uncovered a Viking grave site containing the possessions of wealthy people, along with valuable jewellery, coins, and other unique treasures. | Source: Archaeology News/University Museum of Bergen
Pieces of jewelleries consisting of over 40 beads and 11 silver coins.
A rare find of Hedeby coins.
A triangular brooch with glass mosaic and gold enamel, believed to be from Ireland or England, was found in the grave within a rock crevice.
Trefoil brooches were popular during the Viking Age.
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