The unexpected discovery of a rare 11th-century gold earring buried in a field in West Jutland, Denmark could help shed light on whether the Vikings acquired intricate jewellery during their legendary journeys.
A gold earring from the 11th century has been discovered in West Jutland. But this was no ordinary Viking treasure. This artifact had Middle Eastern origins.
While only a dozen such precious jewels have been found worldwide, what makes this item even more special is that it was found in the midst of an ordinary. 06.12.2021, Sputnik International