Norse Couple Find Sword Over 1,000 Years Old, Viking Grave in Backyard During Home Project

Norse Couple Find Sword Over 1,000 Years Old, Viking Grave in Backyard During Home Project
Courtesy of Joakim Wintervoll, Agder county municipality
Michael Wing
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A couple’s home summer project unexpectedly became an archeological dig when they unearthed a Viking-Age grave in their backyard—including a sword over 1,000 years old.

Norwegian homeowner Oddbjørn Holum Heiland broke ground with an excavator in late June, intending to open up the yard space, when he pulled up an oblong slab of stone from just below the surface.

Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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