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Dig Unearths 10th-Century Viking Shield

Denmark's moist soil preserved wooden artifact for 1,000 years

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Sep 18, 2008 11:55 AM CDT

(Newser) – Archaeologists say they have found a remarkably intact Viking shield that is at least 1,000 years old, the AP reports. The 10th-century artifact, the first such find in Denmark, was buried in moist soil "ideal to preserve the wood," says an excavator. The 32-inch wooden shield was discovered during a dig near Viking-era castles 60 miles west of Copenhagen.

Archaeologists clean what they say is a well-preserved Viking shield.
Archaeologists clean what they say is a well-preserved Viking shield.   (AP Photo)
Danish archaeologist Peter Mandrup removes the cover of what he says is a well-preserved Viking shield from the 10th century.
Danish archaeologist Peter Mandrup removes the cover of what he says is a well-preserved Viking shield from the 10th century.   (AP Photo)
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