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The ring, preserved at the Swedish history museum, became known as the "Allah ring" because of the pseudo-Kufic inscription found on the ring's glass that resembles the word Allah (Arabic: الله). While other rings were found at the Birka excavations, the "Allah ring" was the only one that had this type of inscription.
Moving to the 17th Century and a ring found near Merton offers insight into the funeral rituals of people in the Stuart era. Dr Geake says: "Mourning rings were made to remember the person who ...
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It is also known for guldgubbar, tiny embossed gold foil images, and elaborate helmets with embossed decoration similar to the one found at Sutton Hoo in England. [1] During the period, Swedish expeditions began to explore the waterways of territories which later became Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Nielsen had stumbled upon a rare gold ring from over 1,400 years ago, museum officials said in a Feb. 19 news release. The large ring had a red semi-precious stone in the center surrounded by a ...
Rings are also depicted, both in picture stones, often on those relating to the story of Sigurð like the Drävle runestone, and on bracteates dating to the migration era. [3] Anglo-Saxon runic finger rings have been found in England dating from the 8th–11th centuries CE. Some of the inscriptions can be translated, often denoting ownership ...
Metal detectorists stumbled on two pieces of ancient Roman treasure while searching areas of Wales, according to archaeologists. Peter Anning was using a metal detector to scan the countryside in ...
The treasure consists of 16 pendants, a brooch, and a neck ring, all of gold weighing a total of 600 grams (1.3 lb). It is the largest discovery of Viking gold artifacts in Germany. The jewelry dates from the late Viking Age, c. 10th century. The pendants include both Norse pagan and Christian symbols – Thor's hammer of Mjölnir and the cross.