<p>Scientists believe that newly unearthed mysterious gold treasures in Norway can help find secrets of ancient society. By gold treasures, they mean tiny, detailed 1 cm wide gold foils that were recently discovered during excavations of a pagan religious temple in Hov, Norway.</p>

<p>So far, Norway has only 10 known sites where such foils have been found. In Hov, 35 such pieces have been found, the most for a single site in the country.</p>

<p>But over 3,000 similar foils have been found across Scandinavia, according to Ingunn Marit Røstad, an archaeologist and associate professor at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo.</p>

<p>“They’re found in almost all of Scandinavia, but only in Scandinavia,” Røstad was quoted as saying by CNN. “You have the same images spread all over Scandinavia, so they must have meant something, the people must have known what they meant, and I think they must have been important to be handled in this way,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>The purpose of these foils</strong></h2>

<p>The most recent documented artefacts have been discovered concealed beneath the structure's walls and within the post holes, suggesting intentional placement and leading researchers to consider them as potential offerings to the building.</p>

<p>“There are many different suggestions (as to the foils’ purpose),” Røstad said. “They must have been placed there intentionally, so I think it’s some form of sacrifice that has been done — probably in connection with some of the rituals that had been taking place inside of this pagan building, perhaps marriage rituals, since very many of these gold foils have pictures of couples on them,” he added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Norway PM meets Zelensky in Kyiv, decides to give F-16s to Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>Although the designs on the foils bear distinct references to the Merovingian Period, which existed prior to the Viking era between 476 and 750 AD, the exact purpose for which they were created remains shrouded in mystery.</p>

<h2><strong>More details about the gold foils</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Bornholms Museum in Rønne, Denmark, the country where the majority of these foils have been unearthed, the gold pieces predominantly feature depictions of men, women, and animals.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/norway-asks-people-to-keep-distance-from-spy-whale-to-ensure-animals-safety-596203"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Norway asks people to keep distance from ‘spy’ whale to ensure animal’s safety</strong></a></p>

<p>These figures are often adorned with jewellery, weaponry, drinking cups, various styles of gowns, and robes associated with royalty, as well as other clear indicators of wealth from that time period.&nbsp;<br />
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Some theories even propose that these depictions might represent gods and goddesses from Norse mythology, as suggested by Røstad.</p>

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Scientists believe that newly unearthed mysterious gold treasures in Norway can help find secrets of ancient society. By gold treasures, they mean tiny, detailed 1 cm wide gold foils that were recently discovered during excavations of a pagan religious temple in Hov, Norway.

Scientists believe that newly unearthed mysterious gold treasures in Norway can help find secrets of ancient society. By gold treasures, they mean tiny, detailed 1 cm wide gold foils that were recently discovered during excavations of a pagan religious temple in Hov, Norway. So far, Norway has only 10 known sites where such foils have been found. In Hov, 35 such pieces have been found, the most for a single site in the country. But over 3,000 similar foils have been found across Scandinavia, according to Ingunn Marit Røstad, an archaeologist and associate professor at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo. “They’re found in almost all of Scandinavia, but only in Scandinavia,” Røstad was quoted as saying by CNN. “You have the same images spread all over Scandinavia, so they must have meant something, the people must have known what they meant, and I think they must have been important to be handled in this way,” he added. The purpose of these foils The most recent documented artefacts have been discovered concealed beneath the structure's walls and within the post holes, suggesting intentional placement and leading researchers to consider them as potential offerings to the building. “There are many different suggestions (as to the foils’ purpose),” Røstad said. “They must have been placed there intentionally, so I think it’s some form of sacrifice that has been done — probably in connection with some of the rituals that had been taking place inside of this pagan building, perhaps marriage rituals, since very many of these gold foils have pictures of couples on them,” he added. Watch: Norway PM meets Zelensky in Kyiv, decides to give F-16s to Ukraine × Although the designs on the foils bear distinct references to the Merovingian Period, which existed prior to the Viking era between 476 and 750 AD, the exact purpose for which they were created remains shrouded in mystery. More details about the gold foils According to the Bornholms Museum in Rønne, Denmark, the country where the majority of these foils have been unearthed, the gold pieces predominantly feature depictions of men, women, and animals. Also read: Norway asks people to keep distance from ‘spy’ whale to ensure animal’s safety These figures are often adorned with jewellery, weaponry, drinking cups, various styles of gowns, and robes associated with royalty, as well as other clear indicators of wealth from that time period. Some theories even propose that these depictions might represent gods and goddesses from Norse mythology, as suggested by Røstad. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Mysterious gold foils unearthed in Norway linked to ancient Scandinavian society

<p>Based on specific intelligence, Chennai Air Customs seized 1.45 kg gold (in foils) worth Rs.78.4 lakhs from a passenger’s personal goods. While the passenger had arrived earlier from Dubai, his personal belongings arrived later at the Unaccompanied Baggage Terminal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Four carton boxes carrying his personal belongings had arrived at the airport via an Indigo airlines flight as unaccompanied baggage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The carton consented toy boxes and bedspreads among other items. Officials said that the bedspread was wrapped around a cardboard sheet, which appeared to be unusually heavy. On tearing open the cardboard sheet, gold foil wrapped in carbon paper was found concealed in between its two layers. Similarly, cardboard sheets were found in all toy boxes as well. On tearing open the sheets, gold foils wrapped in carbon paper were found concealed inside two cardboard sheets.</p>

<p>“This is the first seizure of gold foil from unaccompanied baggage, it used to be smuggled in by passengers earlier. But this isn’t a very common method. The way in which the foil was packed was also hard to detect, we were able to nab this due to specific intelligence” Rajan Chaudhary, Commissioner Customs, told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Total of 3 bedspreads and 7 toy boxes were recovered from the carton boxes. 10 gold foils weighing 1.45 kg valued at Rs.78.4 lakhs were recovered and seized under Customs Act, 1962. The passenger hailed from Kallakurichi in Tamil Nadu and was working as an electrician in Dubai. He had returned recently lost his job following the COVID-19 outbreak. He was arrested by authorities.</p>


Based on specific intelligence, Chennai Air Customs seized 1.45 kg gold (in foils) worth Rs.78.4 lakhs from a passenger’s personal goods. While the passenger had arrived earlier from Dubai, his personal belongings arrived later at the Unaccompanied Baggage Terminal.

Based on specific intelligence, Chennai Air Customs seized 1.45 kg gold (in foils) worth Rs.78.4 lakhs from a passenger’s personal goods. While the passenger had arrived earlier from Dubai, his personal belongings arrived later at the Unaccompanied Baggage Terminal. Four carton boxes carrying his personal belongings had arrived at the airport via an Indigo airlines flight as unaccompanied baggage. The carton consented toy boxes and bedspreads among other items. Officials said that the bedspread was wrapped around a cardboard sheet, which appeared to be unusually heavy. On tearing open the cardboard sheet, gold foil wrapped in carbon paper was found concealed in between its two layers. Similarly, cardboard sheets were found in all toy boxes as well. On tearing open the sheets, gold foils wrapped in carbon paper were found concealed inside two cardboard sheets. “This is the first seizure of gold foil from unaccompanied baggage, it used to be smuggled in by passengers earlier. But this isn’t a very common method. The way in which the foil was packed was also hard to detect, we were able to nab this due to specific intelligence” Rajan Chaudhary, Commissioner Customs, told WION. Total of 3 bedspreads and 7 toy boxes were recovered from the carton boxes. 10 gold foils weighing 1.45 kg valued at Rs.78.4 lakhs were recovered and seized under Customs Act, 1962. The passenger hailed from Kallakurichi in Tamil Nadu and was working as an electrician in Dubai. He had returned recently lost his job following the COVID-19 outbreak. He was arrested by authorities.

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