According to scientists, they had previously received jewelry from the Iron Age and the Viking Age, such as brooches and pins. But never the ring.
A Norwegian resident, Marie Ingelin Heskestad, accidentally bought a gold ring at an online auction. When the girl contacted archaeologists, it turned out that the find was very rare and belonged to the leader of the Vikings, Science Norway wrote.
The product is heavy and very shiny.
“This is something incredible. We are very surprised by the fact that the Heskestad responds exactly as every responsible citizen should do when they see something of historical value,” said archaeologist Sigrun. Velstad.
Archaeologists suggest that the jewelry belonged to a man. The ring weighs 10.98 grams and will be on display at the Bergen University Museum this fall.
“Gold was rare in the Viking Age. So the richest and most powerful people in society could wear it,” the experts added.
It will be recalled that earlier at the auction they sold a set for hunting vampires.
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Source: korrespondent
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