11th-century silver hoard unearthed in Saxony-Anhalt

11th-century silver hoard unearthed in Saxony-Anhalt

During a forest restoration project near Lübs in the Jerichower Land district of Saxony-Anhalt, a team of archaeologists have unearthed a large hoard of nearly 300 silver coins dating to the 11th century AD. The coins were found at a depth of 35 centimetres in an area being prepared for tree planting east of the Elbe River. Due to the region being well known to local heritage enthusiasts and detectorist groups, the project was attended by volunt…