Roman treasure discovered in Scotland

A treasure trove of silver pieces, coins and jewellery was found in north-east Scotland.

Silver pieces found at the excavation site. Photo: National Museum Scotland

A team of experts from the University of Aberdeen discovered more than 100 silver objects, including ancient Roman and Pictish vases, bracelets, brooches and coins in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

According to Dr Gordon Noble, they date from around the 4th to 6th centuries, during the decline of the Western Roman Empire. The Pictish community here was part of the powerful kingdoms of the early Middle Ages (the period that began after the fall of the Western Roman Empire).

During this period, silver was cut into pieces or bars, used and exchanged as a form of payment, reward or bribe. People often buried treasure for safekeeping, however not everyone could return to retrieve it.

This finding is consistent with previous research on the use and reuse of silver centuries ago, Sci-News said.

Previously, a treasure trove of coins dating back about 2,000 years was excavated in a cave in England.

According to VnExpress