A rare trove of Viking treasures—consisting of more than 300 silver coins and various pieces of jewelry—has been discovered in northwestern Denmark, near the site of a historic Viking fortress. The announcement was made by the museum set to exhibit the artifacts.

The remarkable find was made in the autumn of 2022 by a young woman who had been exploring a cornfield with a metal detector. Her casual search led to a discovery that is now being hailed as a significant contribution to Viking-era archaeology.