Detecting Viking gold treasure with metal detector

A group of amateur archaeologists unearthed the largest gold treasure of the ancient Vikings in Denmark.

According to Tech Times, the team of archaeologists named "Team Rainbow Power" found seven necklaces from the Viking era on a field in Vejen city in Jutland.

Ancient chains of 6 gold and silver pieces are estimated to be born in 900, according to the Danish National Museum. With a total weight of about 900g, this is the Viking's largest gold treasure ever discovered in this country.

Gold and silver necklaces have a total weight of nearly one kilogram.(Photo: Facebook).

Marie Aagaard Larsen, one of the archaeologists, said she found the first chain after searching the field for about 10 minutes. Next, Larsen and her husband Christian Nedergaard Dreioee and his close friend Noergaard Pedersen discovered more other chains.

After collecting the first three chains, they asked expert Lars Grundvad at Sønderskov Museum for help. Grundvad said two of the seven Jelling-style necklaces attached to the aristocracy in Viking society.

According to Peter Pentz, Viking expert at the National Museum of Denmark, the chains may be a gift of the Viking king for his loyal or allied troops. They can be buried in a ceremony or buried by someone.