The Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo - British Museum
The iconic Sutton Hoo helmet was wrapped in cloth and laid near the left side of the dead person's head. It's a piece of truly breathtaking artistry, functional and beautiful, with a vaulted cap and deep cheek-pieces.
Sutton Hoo - Wikipedia
Sutton Hoo is the site of two Anglo-Saxon cemeteries dating from the 6th to 7th centuries near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. Archaeologists have been excavating the area since 1938, when an undisturbed ship burial containing a wealth of Anglo-Saxon artifacts was discovered.
The Dig: The Sutton Hoo Anglo Saxon treasures that inspired a ... - BBC
The Anglo-Saxon treasures unearthed at Sutton Hoo have been described as one of "greatest archaeological discoveries of all time". This discovery has been turned into Netflix film The Dig...
12 Facts About the Sutton Hoo Ship Burial Treasure - Mental Floss
2022年5月9日 · One of the most important archaeological discoveries in British history, the Sutton Hoo ship burial contained a hoard of Anglo-Saxon artifacts that transformed our understanding of the "Dark...
The Treasure Ship of Sutton Hoo - National Geographic
In 1939 a series of mounds at Sutton Hoo in England revealed their astounding contents: the remains of an Anglo-Saxon funerary ship and a huge cache of seventh-century royal treasure.
Sutton Hoo Ship Burial - Smarthistory
At its centre was a ruined burial chamber packed with treasures: Byzantine silverware, sumptuous gold jewelry, a lavish feasting set, and most famously, an ornate iron helmet. Dating to the early 600s, this outstanding burial clearly commemorated a leading figure of East Anglia, the local Anglo-Saxon kingdom. It may even have belonged to a king.
The Most Impressive Medieval Grave in Europe: What Is The Sutton Hoo …
2023年2月7日 · What treasure did they find? The first excavation in 1939 unearthed one of the major Sutton Hoo finds – the burial ship and chamber beneath it. Very little of the original timber survived, but its form was preserved almost perfectly in the sand.
Sutton Hoo and Europe - British Museum
At its centre was a ruined burial chamber packed with treasures: Byzantine silverware, sumptuous gold jewellery, a lavish feasting set, and, most famously, an ornate iron helmet. Dating to the early AD 600s, this outstanding burial clearly commemorated a leading figure of East Anglia, the local Anglo-Saxon kingdom.
Sutton Hoo: Anglo-Saxon ship burial — Google Arts & Culture
In this small room, once decorated with sumptuous textiles, lay the dead man surrounded by incredible treasures. These included rare and beautifully-crafted gold and garnet ornaments, Byzantine...
History of Sutton Hoo | Suffolk | National Trust
In the summer of 1939, as the Second World War loomed bleakly on the horizon, an incredible discovery was made beneath the earth in a quiet corner of Suffolk. Find out the story behind the Anglo-Saxon treasures at Sutton Hoo and why the finds were so significant.