Denmark discovers its largest-ever Viking silver hoard in a backyard
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- Archaeologists in northern Denmark uncovered nearly 18.5 kilograms of silver artefacts dating to the 10th-century Viking Age.
- The discovery, made during a backyard renovation, is Denmark's largest Viking silver hoard and may shed light on trade and connections from the Middle East to Britain.
A routine backyard renovation in northern Denmark has uncovered the country's largest-ever Viking Age silver hoard.
Archaeologists found nearly 18.5 kilograms of silver artefacts dating to the 10th century. The discovery turned an ordinary home improvement project into a major archaeological find.
Experts say the hoard offers rare insight into Viking trade, wealth and connections that stretched from the Middle East to Britain.
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