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Archaeologists Unearth Viking-Era Burial With Incredibly Rare Casket

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30 Viking Age graves dating from 800 to 1050 CE have been found near the town of Lisbjerg in Denmark .

The graves are pagan and probably date to the 900s , according to archaeologists.

The burial site is most likely connected to a Viking-era manor in the town less than a kilometer from the burial site.

Casket contains pearls, a pair of scissors, an intricate silver bead, a needle, gold thread, possibly a brooch and a ribbon with gold thread.