Archaeologists Discover One of Denmark’s Biggest Viking Age Gold Hoards

Archaeologists Discover One of Denmark’s Biggest Viking Age Gold Hoards

Rold treasure consists of a total of six gold rings. Credit: North Jutland Museums Six intact gold arm rings recovered from a forested area near Rold in northern Denmark rank among the largest Viking Age gold hoards ever found in the country, archaeologists announced. The rings weigh a combined 762.5 grams (26.9 ounces) and place the discovery third on Denmark’s all-time list of Viking Age gold finds. The discovery began when a local resident sp…

Viking Gold Hoard Found Beside Forest Road Reveals Six Rare Arm Rings in Denmark

Six intact Viking gold arm rings discovered near Rold in northern Denmark have been identified as the country’s third-largest...