Backyard treasure hunt: homeowner digging a patio unearths 1,000-year-old Viking treasure — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/backyard-treasure-hunt-homeowner-digging-a-patio-unearths-1-000-year-old-viking-treasureContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Amateur Archaeologists Unearth Viking Silver Hoards in Finland and Denmarkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/backyard-treasure-hunt-homeowner-digging-a-patio-unearths-1-000-year-old-viking-treasurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/backyard-treasure-hunt-homeowner-digging-a-patio-unearths-1-000-year-old-viking-treasure#u67904Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:10:12 +0000Recent discoveries by hobbyists have revealed significant Viking Age silver caches in Northern Europe. An amateur archaeologist in Finland used a metal detector to find what is described as the largest Viking-Age coin hoard in that country. Separately, a homeowner in Denmark discovered the largest Viking silver hoard ever found in Denmark while digging a patio, calling the find the biggest surprise of his life. Both discoveries provide new material evidence of Viking Age wealth and distribution across the region.Why it mattersThese finds highlight the role of amateur detectorists in expanding