Viking woman from over 1,100 years ago found buried with her dog and boat
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Amateur metal detectorists discover 1,100-year-old Viking remains
- Archaeologists in Norway have discovered the 10th-century remains of a Viking woman buried in a boat grave with her dog, indicating elite status.
- The burial, found on Senja Island by amateur metal detectorists, included a 5.5m-long ship containing bronze brooches, weaving tools, and other artefacts dating back to 900-950 AD.
- Archaeologist Anja Roth Niemi noted that such boat burials were reserved for the elite, with the woman's grave goods differing from those found in male Viking boat burials.
- Researchers believe the woman was an important figure with significant social status, as indicated by the unique artefacts and burial practices.
- Further analysis of the bones aims to confirm the woman's identity, reveal details about her life, and provide insights into the society she lived in.