Galloway Hoard comprising more than 100 objects lay undiscovered for 1,000 years before discovery in 2014
Researchers in Scotland hope to unlock the secrets of a stunning Viking-age hoard after a receiving a £1m grant to examine the provenance of the 10th century haul that lay undisturbed for a thousand years before being unearthed by a metal detectorist.
The incredible discovery of the Galloway Hoard, comprising more than 100 objects including silver jewellery and ingots, was made in September 2014 in a field in Dumfries and Galloway. It has since been acquired by National Museums Scotland (NMS).
Continue reading...from World news | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2WyAs0Q
via IFTTT
via Blogger https://ift.tt/3mBl91T
December 21, 2020 at 01:29AM
0 Comments