Archaeologists find ancient ring with Jesus’ face inscribed in 'almost new condition'
A unique gold ring inscribed with the face of Jesus Christ, which may have been lost hundreds of years ago, was recently uncovered in great condition among 30,000 other medieval archeological objects in southeast Sweden.
Archaeologists working for the government's National Historical Museums agency announced the discoveries in the coastal city of Kalmar amid a longstanding excavation plan involving 50 medieval plots, about 10 streets and parts of the old city wall in Gamla Stan.
In addition to the rare jewelry that was found, there have also been hundreds of buildings, cellars, streets, latrines and everyday objects from 400 years ago, — approximately 1250 to 1650 — that have been recovered within a two-year time span in central Kalmar.
The excavations were conducted with the hope of renewing and expanding water and sewage pipes, which in some cases have impacted the remains of medieval buildings.
"In total, over 30,000 objects have been found. … It is very unusual for such large contiguous areas to be investigated in the middle of a city and the result is beyond all expectation," reads an announcement from The Archaeologists, an entity that operates under the umbrella of the National Historical Museums.
Magnus Stibéus, project manager of the Archaeologists, said the years of fulfilling the excavation plan led to advanced educational opportunities and resources for those conducting the studies....
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