Archaeologists unearth ‘exceptionally rare’ Roman helmet buried in strange ritual Such a helmet has never been found in Denmark before.
Archaeologists have discovered fragments of an “exceptionally rare” Roman-era helmet in Denmark along with a hoard of weapons likely buried as a ritual offering.
The pair of metal fragments formed the cheek and neck plating portions of a type of Roman helmet worn during the 4th century, researchers said.
The 1,600-year-old weapon offering found at Løsning Søndermark included around 100 spearheads, swords, lances, chainmail and the fragments of a Roman helmet.
Then, using X-ray imaging, they were able to see beneath layers of rust and confirm that the plates were the remains of a Roman helmet, the only one ever found in Denmark.
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