A large trove of coins dating back to the formation of Sweden in the 1100s has been discovered at Brahe Church on Visingsö, the island with rich history and many treasures related to Swedish history.
At that time, this island was a key battleground between the Houses of Sverker and Erik - the two strongest royal dynasties. Experts believe that the coins could potentially be among the oldest ever minted in Sweden.
A bracteate (from the Latin word 'bractea') means a thin metal piece, ands refers to a slim, one-sided gold medal. This piece of jewelry was primarily manufactured in Northern Europe during the Germanic Iron Age's Migration Period, including Sweden's Vendel era. It was typically worn as an adornment.
The island revealed many findings from the Stone Age and Bronze Age. The artifats include a miniature bronze sword (perhaps amulet or lucky charm), unearthed from a Bronze Age grave.
The island's extensive pre-Roman Iron Age burial site is commonly known as the Southern Burial Ground. It contains 188 round mounds, nine tridents, six elongated mounds, and ninety-three fascinating stone circles.