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‘Biggest surprise of my life’: Denmark’s largest Viking Age silver hoard discovered in backyard

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By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — The mundane work of clearing grass and stones in a backyard has led to the discovery of Denmark’s largest known hoard of Viking Age silver. The finder, a man based in the northern Danish municipality of Rebild who wishes to remain anonymous, was preparing his garden for…

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  1. Live Science

    'Biggest surprise of my life': Homeowner discovers Denmark's largest Viking Age silver hoard in their backyard (opens Live Science)

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    In Denmark, a homeowner digging in their backyard unexpectedly found the country's largest silver hoard from the Viking Age.

  2. KRDO

    ‘Biggest surprise of my life’: Denmark’s largest Viking Age silver hoard discovered in backyard (opens KRDO)

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    By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — The mundane work of clearing grass and stones in a backyard has led to the discovery of Denmark’s largest known hoard of Viking Age silver. The finder, a man based in the northern Danish municipality of Rebild who wishes to remain anonymous, was preparing his garden for…

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