A 1,500-year-old treasure trove filled with jewels, medals and pure gold coins has been unearthed by an amateur metal detectorist on Denmark’s Jutland peninsula.
According to the Vejlie Museum, which received, researched and will exhibit the treasure, this pure gold jewelry is “the most comprehensive archaeological discovery in Danish history”.
Close-up of part of the treasure – Photo: Vejlie Museum
The treasure with a total weight of nearly 1 kg, buried in the ground 1,500 years ago, includes many medals and jewelry exquisitely crafted with an “unprecedented technique” and “completely unique in quality.” “.
Even though the gold treasury was owned by the Vikings, many of the items in it were treasures that existed before the Viking period. The most special is a heavy gold coin crafted during the time of Roman emperor Constantine the Great (285-337 AD).
The gold pieces are very delicately crafted – Photo: Vejlie Museum
Some are engraved with various ancient and runic motifs, said to hint at a mysterious ruler.
According to Acient Origins, the reason the gold was buried is related to the year 536 AD, the “worst year” in European history at that period. A major volcanic eruption that year created a global climate disaster, causing many social problems that lasted for years afterward. So rulers buried a lot of gold, to hide it from enemies amid constant wars, and in rituals to appease the gods.
The lucky metal discoverer has not yet revealed his identity. This person’s rights to the treasure will be guaranteed according to Danish law on treasures.
