Hiker finds 1,200-yr-old Viking sword in Norway
Oct 27, 2015 11:39:48 GMT -6
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Post by Rickster on Oct 27, 2015 11:39:48 GMT -6
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An amazing find, it still amazes me we continue to find and unearth artifacts from thousands of years ago. They just had a special on Roanoke Island on TV I watched it because it's just down the road in the outer banks and I have been there. There must have been some good steel in the blade the soil just loves to eat iron buried in soil. Also if you speak norwegian here is their new article HERE:
"The sword was found at Haukeli in central southern Norway and it will be sent to The University Museum of Bergen for conservation – not that it needs any. Jostein Aksdal, an archeologist with Hordaland County said the sword was in such good condition that with a polish, it could still be used today.
“The sword was found in very good condition. It is very special to get into a sword that is merely lacking its grip,” he said. “When the snow has gone in spring, we will check the place where the sword was found. If we find several objects, or a tomb, perhaps we can find the story behind the sword,” he said.
Judging by its size and appearance, the swords seems to be dating from approximately 750-800, although more precise dating will be undertaken at Bergen. The sword likely belonged to a smaller lord or village leader and was used to symbolize strength and richness.
“This was a common sword in Western Norway. But it was a costly weapon, and the owner must have used it to show power,” he said."
“The sword was found in very good condition. It is very special to get into a sword that is merely lacking its grip,” he said. “When the snow has gone in spring, we will check the place where the sword was found. If we find several objects, or a tomb, perhaps we can find the story behind the sword,” he said.
Judging by its size and appearance, the swords seems to be dating from approximately 750-800, although more precise dating will be undertaken at Bergen. The sword likely belonged to a smaller lord or village leader and was used to symbolize strength and richness.
“This was a common sword in Western Norway. But it was a costly weapon, and the owner must have used it to show power,” he said."
