A remarkable find has emerged near a Viking fortress site in north-west Denmark, as nearly 300 silver coins believed to be more than a millennium old have been unearthed.

The discovery, made by a young girl who was metal-detecting in a nearby cornfield last autumn, has captivated experts and sparked excitement.

Lars Christian Norbach, the director of the esteemed North Jutland Museum, expressed the rarity of such a hoard, emphasizing the significance of this extraordinary collection, the Guardian has reported.

Soon, these invaluable artifacts will be showcased for all to appreciate at the museum.

Archaeologists have uncovered a treasure trove comprising not only Danish, Arab, and Germanic coins but also fragments of jewelry with origins tracing back to Scotland or Ireland.

The artifacts, from the same era as the fort constructed under the reign of King Harald Bluetooth, are poised to shed new light on Viking history.

The intriguing connection between the buried treasure, often concealed by Vikings during times of conflict, and the fort itself, which suffered destruction during the same period, has sparked curiosity.

According to Norbach, the director of the North Jutland Museum, these findings present a valuable opportunity to delve deeper into the lives of Vikings and unravel their untold stories, as reported by The Guardian.

The journey of discovery is far from over, as archaeologists have expressed their intent to resume excavation activities next autumn, following the harvest.

Their objective is to unearth the burial sites and dwellings that once belonged to the original owners of these remarkable troves, hoping to uncover even more secrets from the Viking age.

Written by staff