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The artifacts were discovered at Frøyland in Rogaland County a mere half-meter below the surface. Archaeologists believe there may be other graves in the vicinity.
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New Viking Find in Western Norway
Submitted by JaneStockton on Fri, 2007/01/19 - 23:45.
801 CE to 900 CE | Aftenposten | Archaeology | Jewelry/Lapidary | Scandanavian
A newly discovered 9th Century grave in Western Norway is yielding many treasures. The grave of a female has so far produced jewelry, many pearls, glass beads, scissors, a knife and other household utensils. The quality and size of the finds indicate a high status grave.
The artifacts were discovered at Frøyland in Rogaland County a mere half-meter below the surface. Archaeologists believe there may be other graves in the vicinity. |
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