Screen Rant

  • The real Sutton Hoo excavation uncovered various historical treasures. 1 / 10

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  • The Dig focuses on the ancient Anglo-Saxon ship buried in Suffolk, England. 2 / 10

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  • The movie showed Peggy finding a small gold jewel buried among the ship’s skeleton. 3 / 10

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  • But there were over 200 artifacts uncovered at the real Sutton Hoo. 4 / 10

  • It was actually one of the most important archeological excavations in history for this reason. 5 / 10

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  • A Middle Ages purse-lid is the richest of its kind ever to be discovered. 6 / 10

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  • There were also golden buckle, a gold belt, and two identical, bejeweled shoulder-clasps. 7 / 10

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  • The sword and belt buckle contributed to the theory that King Raedwald was buried there. 8 / 10

  • The Sutton Hoo helmet is the most elaborate and complete ever found. 9 / 10

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  • All of these discoveries are invaluable to the Anglo-Saxon history and culture. 10 / 10