LONDRES, Royaume-Uni — le trésor de Cuerdale, une vaste collection d'argent viking, exposée au British Museum. Découvert dans un coffre de plomb à côté de la rivière Ribble à Cuerdale, Lancashire, le trésor se compose d'environ 7 500 pièces de monnaie et 1 200 pièces de lingots. Daté d'environ 905 à 910, il est considéré comme le plus grand trésor viking connu d'Europe occidentale.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
18 octobre 2014
Lieu:
Bloomsbury, London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Informations supplémentaires:
Photograph by David Coleman. The Cuerdale Hoard, a remarkable Viking silver treasure, stands as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries from the Viking Age in Western Europe. Unearthed in 1840 near the River Ribble in Cuerdale, Lancashire, this extraordinary find has been meticulously preserved and displayed at the British Museum. The hoard, weighing approximately 40 kilograms, comprises an astounding array of silver artifacts: roughly 7, 500 coins and 1, 200 pieces of bullion, including ingots, arm-rings, and hacksilver. Dated to around AD 905-910, the Cuerdale Hoard offers invaluable insights into Viking economic practices, trade networks, and the political landscape of early 10th century Britain. The coins within the hoard originate from various regions, including Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, Viking-controlled areas of Britain and Ireland, Islamic territories, and even Carolingian France, highlighting the extensive reach of Viking trade and raiding activities. Scholars suggest that the hoard may have been buried during a period of political upheaval, possibly linked to Viking attempts to reestablish control in northern England following their expulsion from Dublin in 902. The Cuerdale Hoard's size and composition make it an unparalleled resource for understanding the complexities of Viking Age society, economy, and artistic traditions in silver craftsmanship.
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