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The Hon Hoard is the largest Viking treasure ever found in Norway, consisting of objects from different parts of Europe and Arabia. Buried between 875-900 CE. Exhibited at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, Norway.
About the Author
Wanda has studied International Relations with specialization in History at The University of Oslo, and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin.
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APA Style
Marcussen, W. (2019, May 15). Viking Treasure. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10637/viking-treasure/
Chicago Style
Marcussen, Wanda. "Viking Treasure." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 15, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10637/viking-treasure/.
MLA Style
Marcussen, Wanda. "Viking Treasure." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 15 May 2019. Web. 02 Apr 2023.
