What would have otherwise been an ordinary visit to school in Norway turned into an incredible adventure for archaeologists thanks to six-year-old Henrik Refsnes Mørtvedt, who unearthed a 1,300-year old sword while digging through some dirt in a field in Innlandet county. The boy made his discovery in a field close to Brandbu and Hadeland areas on a class excursion. According to experts, the sword is a rare artefact that has only one cutting edge. It was believed to have been made in the later part of the Merovingian age that preceded the Vikings. The experts consider the discovery to be of significant importance to the understanding of early medieval Norway, the wars fought there, and the emergence of the Vikings. The sword has already been taken to Oslo’s Museum of Cultural History for preservation and study. Archaeologists believe the remarkable find could provide valuable insights into ancient weapon-making techniques and the cultural transition leading up to the Viking era.
