A remarkable discovery has been made in the fields of Elsted, just north of Aarhus, Denmark, where a young archaeology student from Aarhus University stumbled upon a significant silver hoard dating back to the early Viking Age. This find, consisting of seven intricately crafted silver bracelets, offers new insights into the extensive trade networks and cultural connections that characterized the Viking world. A Lucky Find In the spring of this year, 22-year-old Gustav Bruunsgaard, an archaeology student at Aarhus University, was exploring the countryside near Elsted with his metal detector. To his surprise, the device emitted a strong signal, leading him to unearth a silver bangle buried beneath the soil. Recognizing the potential significance of his find, Bruunsgaard returned to the site days later, where he uncovered six more bracelets, bringing the total weight of the hoard to over half a kilogram (1.1 pounds). The treasure has since been examined by a team of Danish and international experts, who confirmed its origin in the Viking Age, specifically dating it to the 8th century AD. This period marks the early years of the Viking Age, not long after the establishment of Aarhus—then known as Aros—as a burgeoning Viking settlement. Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later