Archaeologists in England have unearthed an ancient workshop near the world-famous Sutton Hoo ship burial, which may be the source of treasures that astonish modern people.
In addition to the burial site where King Raedwald rests in a ship, Sutton Hoo includes two vast ancient cemeteries used from the 6th to the 7th century, located near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. Among them are many ship burials, varying in scale from that of King Raedwald’s, but each luxurious and containing grave goods that are indeed treasures.
The incredible knight’s helmet crafted from the ancient workshop – (Photo: British Museum).
According to Ancient Origins, many items among the valuable Anglo-Saxon grave goods were created by the recently uncovered workshop. It is referred to as the Rendlesham workshop, where remnants of numerous spindle whorls, weaving looms, pins, and bronze belt buckles were found.
They even discovered an exquisite knight’s helmet, which may have been in the process of being crafted for King Raedwald.
A spokesperson for Suffolk County told the Daily Mail that they found this “treasure workshop” from the remnants of melted metal fragments and copper slag, indicating signs of metallurgy.
What has been unearthed may be just a part of a vast industrial center, where ancient Anglo-Saxons showcased their “timeless” talents with intricate items that would astonish modern jewelers.
One of the exquisite jewelry pieces made of gold and gemstones – (Photo: British Museum)
A major excavation, featuring many archaeologists and 150 volunteers, mostly children from the nearby Rendlesham primary school, was organized. Professor Chris Scull, the project’s chief advisor, stated that Rendlesham was a “royal power center” of the medieval Kingdom of East Anglia, which Raedwald once ruled.
Many treasures made from gold, silver, and stunning gemstones, with numerous imported materials, have been discovered at this remarkable site.
