Archaeologists in England have unearthed an ancient factory near the world-famous Sutton Hoo boat grave, which could be the source of treasures that amaze modern people.
In addition to the tomb where King Raedwald rests in a boat, Sutton Hoo also includes two large ancient cemeteries in use from the 6th to 7th centuries, located near Woodbridge, Suffork, England. There are many boat tombs, depending on the scale of King Raedwald’s tomb, but very luxurious and the burial goods in each tomb are worthy of being a treasure.
The amazingly sophisticated knight’s helmet was created in an ancient craft workshop – Photo: British Museum
According to Ancient Origins, many of those precious Anglo Saxon burial items were created by newly excavated bones. It is known as Rendelesham Mill, where the remains of many spinning shafts, weaving looms, bronze alloy brooches and belt buckles were found.
An elaborate knight’s helmet was even found, possibly unfinished, for King Raedwald.
A spokesman for the county of Suffolk told the Daily Mail that they discovered this “treasure workshop” from the remains of molten metal fragments and copper slag, showing signs of metallurgy.
What has just been unearthed may be part of a vast center of handicrafts, where ancient Anglo Saxons demonstrated their “timeless” talent with exquisite items that made metalworkers Today, people are also surprised.
One of the exquisite jewelry pieces made of gold and precious stones – Photo: British Museum
A major excavation, bringing together many archaeologists and 150 volunteers, most of whom were children from nearby Rendlesham primary school, was organised. Professor Chris Scull, the project’s lead advisor, said Renlesham was a “center of royal power” for the medieval East Anglian Kingdom that Raedwald once ruled.
Many strange and beautiful treasures made from gold, silver, and gemstones, with many imported materials, have been found at this unique relic.
