US EditionViking silver hoard reveals far-reaching trade links between England and the Islamic world
NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, AUG 11 – Analysis reveals nearly one-third of the Bedale Viking silver hoard originated from Islamic Caliphate coinage, highlighting Vikings' reliance on extensive trade networks beyond raiding.
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Viking silver hoard reveals far-reaching trade links between England and the Islamic world
New research into a remarkable Viking-Age silver hoard discovered in North Yorkshire, led by Dr. Jane Kershaw, Associate Professor of Viking Age Archaeology, School of Archaeology, has shed light on the international scope of Viking wealth—revealing that a significant proportion of the silver originated not from local raids, but from long-distance trade networks extending deep into the Islamic world.
SCIENCE & TECH: Revolutionary Discovery Reveals Viking Silver Hoard's Global Links – U-S-NEWS.COM
New research reveals that a spectacular Viking silver hoard discovered in North Yorkshire demonstrates the far-reaching trade connections between medieval England and the Islamic world. The groundbreaking geochemical analysis conducted by Oxford University researchers has fundamentally challenged traditional perceptions of Viking wealth acquisition, proving that nearly one-third of the silver originated from Islamic lands rather than local raids…
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