Faroe Islands · A shared heritage
History lies
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From a faint signal in the earth to a story worth sharing. Discover the traces of those who came before us.
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Traces of the past
Small finds. Great stories.
FORN / 001The Tjørnuvík sword pommel
A small object with a much larger story. A possible trace of the 11th or 12th century, connecting the Faroes with the British Isles.
- Findspot
- Tjørnuvík
- Proposed period
- 1000–1200?
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