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The Viking Hoard from Lejre, Denmark
An essay about the tenth-century hoard found out Lejre, Denmark. The article links to a more detailed pdf in Danish about the hoard.

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This amber cat was found at Birka in Sweden. It is about 3cm long and looks like a sitting cat.

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This display shows pieces of amber and beads made from amber that were found in Fishamble Street, Dublin

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Amber Thor's hammer from Hedeby. It is currently exhibited in the Viking Museum Haithabu.

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Soapstone amulets found in excavations of a house and marketplace in Ribe, as well as an amber axe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/

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Beads and gaming pieces of amber, some unfinished. Found in Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
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