Over 100 weapons from the Iron Age were unearthed by archaeologists in Denmark during excavations.

The Iron Age artifacts discovered during the expansion of a freeway near Hedensted, Denmark, were "well-preserved" and appeared to have been intentionally buried thousands of years ago.

Numerous items were unearthed during excavations at Løsning Søndermark, led by archaeologists from Vejle Museums.

According to a museum press release released on Nov. 22, archaeologists believe that the discovered weaponry was buried by a chieftain as a sacrifice to a higher power.

A small army could have been equipped with the weaponry dating back to the Iron Age, as stated in the press release due to the large number of artifacts discovered.

The excavation has surpassed all our expectations, and the sheer number of weapons discovered is astonishing. However, what fascinates me the most is the insight it provides into the societal structure and daily life of the Iron Age. As archaeologist and excavation leader Elias Witte Thomasen from Vejle Musuems stated, we suddenly feel very close to the people who lived here 1,500 years ago.

The site yielded 119 lances and spears, eight swords, five knives, three arrowheads, one axe, a bridle, pieces of a bugle, at least two oath rings, and several unidentified bronze and iron objects, as stated in the press release.

A "rare" chain mail was discovered at the site.

According to Britannica, knights and military men wore armor made by sewing iron rings to fabric or leather.

Creating this type of armor required significant effort and access to unique resources, making it a valuable possession reserved for the elite.

Additionally, there were fragments of two bronze neck rings at the site.

The chieftain's power and influence can be inferred from the rare, valuable objects discovered at the site.

The excavation uncovered items are being analyzed, according to the press release.

Some artifacts may be displayed at Vejle Cultural Museum in early 2025.