Viking treasure in Sweden reveals secrets of power and lifestyle

The treasure includes weapons, jewelry and horse-riding tools reflecting Viking society, along with evidence of agriculture and iron production of the period.

While excavating at Rallsta hill in the Västerås region, Sweden, experts from the Swedish Archaeological Consulting Company Arkeologerna unexpectedly found many strange objects. Photo: @Swedish Archaeological Consulting Company Arkeologerna.

It is a mixed Viking Age treasure trove from the 9th century AD. Photo: @Swedish Archaeological Consulting Company Arkeologerna.

In this treasure, experts found two swords buried upright, symbolizing power or protection. Photo: @Swedish Archaeological Consulting Company Arkeologerna.

There are also pearls, gold metal plates, and ceramics. Photo: @Swedish Archaeological Consulting Company Arkeologerna.

Even chess pieces made from unique whale bones and baked clay have been excavated. Photo: @Swedish Archaeological Consulting Company Arkeologerna.

Horses were cremated with their owners, accompanied by well-preserved and decorated riding gear. Many were equipped with elaborate bridles, pendants and jingling bells, suggesting that horseback riding was a major symbol of identity and status for both men and women in the Viking era. Photo: @Arkeologerna, Swedish Archaeological Consulting.

According to initial assessments by experts from the Swedish Archaeological Consulting Company Arkeologerna, the treasure belongs to a local elite dynasty or a group of warriors during the Viking Age. Photo: @Swedish Archaeological Consulting Company Arkeologerna.

In addition, archaeologists also found evidence of Viking farming life: baking bread, producing iron and farming. Photo: @Swedish Archaeological Consulting Company Arkeologerna.

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