September
26
/ 2023
A treasure trove of 5 gold foil pieces, the size of fingernails, have been found near the roadside in southeast Norway, dated to 1,400 years ago. Described as not getting “more spectacular than this”, they are flat and thin, mostly square, and stamped with motifs. Linked to the Merovingian period in Norway, which starts around 550 and goes into the Viking Age, a time of turbulent climate and power relations. Viking Age Treasures Clean Up Nicely: Galloway Hoard Reveals New Secrets Viking Temple to Thor and Odin Unearthed In Norway Gold Foil Pieces Emerging Out of the Soil: Found Where Placed! The motifs on these foil pieces predominantly feature depictions of individuals, specifically a man and a woman, showcasing a
