(Article) Norway's Melting Ice Is Revealing Priceless Ancient Artifacts

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(Article) Norway's Melting Ice Is Revealing Priceless Ancient Artifacts

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Ancient artifacts preserved in snow and ice over thousands of years in Norway's mountains are emerging at an unprecedented rate, and archaeologists are scrambling to collect them all before it's too late.

The finds are truly remarkable: iron arrowheads dating back to 1,500 years, tunics from the Iron Age, and even the remains of a wooden ski complete with leather binding left behind sometime in the year 700 A.D. Some of the oldest objects were dropped more than 6,000 years ago.


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It may pay off richly to watch for research articles that arise from these discoveries.
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I enjoy studying the craftsmanship in the tools, jewelry and weapons of old. Last year my wife and I traveled to Ireland. It was amazing to see the time and patience that went into making of one Torc. This year we are going to Iceland, and are looking forward to seeing the Viking relics, at the museums there.
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