Viking finds in Norway

Archaeologists have made a major discovery in Western Norway, unearthing Glass beads covered with gold are among the items found in the Viking graves. . .

The archaeologists from the Archaeological Museum in Stavanger found traces from Viking times just a half-meter below the surface at their excavation site at Frøyland. They've found a woman's grave, a man's grave and a child's grave, which they haven't yet examined.

It's believed that two more graves are lying in the vicinity.

More than 50 items from the grave, found just after New Year, have been transported to the museum, including a large bronze buckle engraved with bear heads and ducks.

Both the male and female graves include Viking boats about seven meters long, and many of the vessels' nails have been recovered. Hemdorff said the graves are believed to belong to a family from the 800s.

Article, with some illustrations, here. A very belated tip of the hat to reader Glenn Bowen.

Posted by David on January 15, 2007 10:35 PM