Rare discovery of pre-Vikings in Denmark

According to archaeologists, this piece belongs to the late 7th to mid 8th century AD, just before the start of the Viking Age.

Archaeologist Julie Nielsen said about this discovery:

Finding your own hat pieces in Denmark is a rarity in itself. This piece belongs to a helmet that was undoubtedly one of the most magnificent Scandinavian helmets.

This piece consists of two bronze parts, which are decorated with gold plating and red garnet stones. Together, these two pieces make up most of the brim of the hat, giving it its distinctive curved shape.

The Swedish archaeologist and senior researcher who examined the piece, Jan Liengvist, pointed to its extraordinary craftsmanship and said:

Unlike other hats that were usually made of separate parts, the headband of this hat is made as a single piece.

Also, its decoration reflects the style we know from the Late Germanic Iron Age. This piece is from 650 to 750 AD

Archaeologists believe that the helmet itself was probably used for ceremonial purposes, as Lyre was an area almost free of local conflict and served as a center for the political and religious elite.