Since the silver hoard has not been moved, it can give us completely new insights into life and society in the Viking Age." The bracelets are not the only silver jewelry items that have been found ...
Despite each grave’s wealth of jewelry and personal belongings, none contain any bones from the Viking women themselves. One possible reason has to do with the environmental conditions of Skumsnes.
Jewelry found in Skumsnes by metal detectorists led archaeologists to over 20 Viking graves with coins and ancient treasures, photos show. Photo from University Museum of Bergen On a rocky island ...