Archaeologists recently unveiled remarkable treasure from an excavation at the Skumsnes farm in Fitjar last autumn, including priceless Viking jewelry and coins.

Similarly to the Viking jewelry, the coins also reflect a variety of origins, reflecting their international contacts. But the Hedeby coin, once upon a time clasped to a bead necklace, indicates ...

Despite each grave’s wealth of jewelry and personal belongings, none contain any bones from the Viking women themselves. One possible reason has to do with the environmental conditions of Skumsnes.