A group of conservation volunteers discovered centuries-old artifacts in Germany, including seven swords, thousands of silver coins, jewelry and pottery. According to the translated account, excavators discovered the objects in three separate locations in the German countryside last year. Officials from the German State Administration for the Protection of Culture and Monuments presented the results on November 22.

The first find, made near the town of Mirow in northern Germany, included fragments of seven bronze age swords dating back 3,000 years. Archaeologists believe the weapons may have been placed there as sacrifices, and subsequent scanning caused the swords to shatter. However, they were able to collect the works again.

Environmentalists found a second find of nearly 6,000 medieval silver coins on Rügen, a German island about 200 kilometers north of Mirów. Most of the centuries-old coins were in a clay pot, but many were scattered across the ground. Although most of the coins were minted in West Germany, archaeologists have noted that approximately 10% of the coins came from England, Denmark, Bohemia (in the area of ​​the modern Czech Republic) and Hungary, indicating possible trade relations in the region. . Researchers recognized the collection as the largest hoard of Slavic coins of the 11th century.

The latest discovery was made in the city of Meln in northern Germany. Inside were various objects, also dating from the 11th century, including a container containing 1,700 coins; pearl necklace made of gold, rock crystal and agate (quartz) beads; finger and neck rings; and two reliquaries. The first cap was shaped like a captorga, a flat metal necklace usually worn around the neck, while the second was inspired by the cross. Archaeologists believe the vessels are evidence of the influence of Christianity in the region at that time.

Officials thanked the volunteers for the triple discovery during the presentation. Source