Archaeologists have unearthed approximately 30,000 medieval artifacts in the city of Kalmar, located in southeastern Sweden, including a solid gold ring engraved with the image of Jesus Christ.
The ring was found in nearly new condition. (Photo: ARCHAELOGISTS).
For two consecutive years, a team of archaeologists from Archaelogists, part of the Swedish government’s national historical museum administration, has been studying the old town area of Kalmar, situated along the Baltic Sea. This historical site served as the city center from the early 13th century to the mid-17th century.
The archaeological project focused on 50 medieval plots, 10 streets, and sections of the city walls from centuries past. The results have far exceeded the expectations of experts, according to Newsweek on March 11.
Researchers have uncovered the remains of hundreds of buildings, underground passages, streets, and artifacts dating from 1250 to 1650.
“We have been able to lift the veil of mystery surrounding the medieval city, gaining insight into how people lived, what they ate, and how these habits changed over time,” said project director Magnus Stibéus.
Among the 30,000 objects discovered, archaeologists found a solid gold ring engraved with the image of Jesus, believed to date back to the early 15th century. Based on its design, they suspect that the ring belonged to a woman.
The ring is in nearly new condition, and Mr. Stibéus speculates that someone may have lost it around half a millennium ago.
