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A Hiker’s Find in Norway Opens a Window on a Sixth-Century Crisis
Key Takeaways
- A hiker in southwest Norway found a rare sixth-century gold sword scabbard fitting.
- Researchers say the object likely belonged to an elite warrior and was later deliberately sacrificed.
- The burial may have been linked to a period of famine, cold climate, and plague-driven upheaval.
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DT Editorial Team··via livescience.com