A remarkable archaeological find near Hedensted, Denmark, has unearthed the oldest iron helmet in the country, dating back to the 4th century. The helmet belongs to the Roman style and stands out as the only one found within Denmark's borders. The discovery also includes a weapons sacrifice consisting of 119 spears, swords, and various other artifacts. X-ray imaging identified two iron pieces as parts of the helmet, suggesting it was broken down for distribution among victorious warriors after a battle. This unprecedented find highlights the rarity of Roman helmets in Scandinavia.
X-ray imaging revealed them to be a neck guard and a cheek guard from a Roman crest helmet, the oldest iron helmet ever found in Denmark.
Archaeologists believe the original piece was broken down into pieces for distribution among the warriors after a successful battle.
Roman helmets are extremely rare in Scandinavia, with no direct parallels to this helmet on the Scandinavian archaeological record.
The helmet plates and other objects from the weapons sacrifice will go on display at the Cultural Museum in Vejle starting February 8th.
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