Golden Horns of Gallehus, Archaeological find at National Museum of Denmark, Denmark
The Golden Horns consist of two drinking vessels crafted from pure gold, weighing approximately 7 kilograms and decorated with intricate Nordic patterns.
The longer horn emerged from soil in 1639 near Gallehus, while the shorter one appeared in 1734, both stolen and melted down in 1802.
The horns display a combination of Nordic and Roman motifs, including figures from mythology and inscriptions in ancient runic script.
Visitors can examine detailed replicas of the horns in Room 22 of the National Museum, alongside numerous artifacts from the Migration Period.
The shorter horn features the runic inscription 'ekhlewagastiR holtijaR horna tawido', indicating its creator as Lægæst, son of Holt.
Made from material: gold
GPS coordinates: 54.95870,8.81260
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:55
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