In Norway, two archers recently made a remarkable discovery of a treasure hidden underground. They have reason to believe that the location holds a sacred significance for burying treasures, which prompted them to excavate the area beneath a house. While plowing the land, the archers stumbled upon several bronze coins, sparking their interest. This exciting find took place in 1964 and has since caught the attention of archaeologists.

At the time of the discovery, Jan Gunnar Fugelsnes and his brother didn’t fully grasp the significance of the coins. However, recognizing their potential value, they carefully packaged them up and held onto them. Just last year, the coins were examined by archaeologists after being publicly announced by the Mayor of Møre and Romsdal.

Fugelsnes, who still resides in the same area, has shared the story of the coins with historians. The investigation into the find began when coins were also discovered in a church in Edøy, the same spot where the archers had uncovered their treasures. This collection of coins is believed to be around 14, dating back 600 years. Notably, most of the coins were minted between 1300-1350, with one coin from 1450-1481, some of which bear royal inscriptions.

Archaeologist Karl-Frederik Waage-Hansen has mentioned this specific type of treasure as only being found in central Norway in his publication. The combination of the coins’ age and the location of their discovery suggests that they were buried during the medieval period in a thicket near an old cemetery in Edøy. It’s worth noting that the area surrounding the church was bombed during World War II and served as a shelter during the conflict.

Furthermore, Fugelsnes and his brother have come across three metal rings and a silver brooch near the church, which they promptly informed researchers about. Archaeologists have identified mud as a component of the treasure’s container and have determined that the 700-year-old ashes found are related to a funeral pyre. These artifacts have been handed over to the museum for further investigation.

Source: News.am