You: Discover new treasure from the Anglo-Saxon era
British archaeologists have recently discovered a treasure of 90 early gold and silver objects in the Middle Ages in a Staffordshire field of the country, where three years ago has also found the largest treasure in history since the Anglo-Saxon era.
According to archaeologists, these objects, found during routine excavations, began in November this year, involving the 7th century, owned by the Mercia kingdom aristocrats, exists in Staffordshire at this time. The treasure also relates to the period when the Anglo-Saxon began to embrace Christianity.
Archaeologists say the newly unearthed objects similar to those in the Staffordshire Treasure were discovered in 2009 by an amateur archaeologist on a field near Hammerwich village, next to the city of Lichfield. in Staffordshire, Central England.
Gold artifacts of Staffordshire Treasure have been discovered since 2009
Archaeologists assume that this may be part of the treasure found three years ago.
In particular, among the details found is a piece of the helmet, the cheek guard of the soldiers, which is the missing part of the helmet that was excavated since 2009.
In addition, there are weapons ornaments made with jewels in the shape of a cross and carnivorous birds, according to the scientists' assumption that it resembles an eagle.
Researchers assume that the crucifix attaches a gem to decorate the sword's shell. The eagle is a symbol of Anglo-Saxon power and courage, nobles who want to decorate this symbol on their armor.
According to archaeologists, the helmet was broken into pieces, possibly as part of the Anglo-Saxon spoils collected on the battlefield of the defeated enemy.
Staffordshire treasure has 1,500 items, including weapons, jewelry, dishes, totaling about 2.5kg of silver and nearly 5kg of gold. This treasure helped museums in two cities in central England, Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent, where treasures were stored alternately, earning £ 3,285 million.
In addition, Staffordshire Treasures are also displayed in museums of other cities and countries, including the United States.
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