Haukeli The Viking Sword Analysis

When a hiker, named Goran Olsen, stopped to rest in Haukeli, he found a Viking sword under some rocks. Haukeli is a fishing and hunting area about one hundred and fifty miles to the west of Norway's capital, Oslo. The sword is in good condition because of the large amount of snow and lack of humidity the area had. It is a bit longer than thirty inches and is made of iron. Archeologist believe that it was made during 750 A.D., making it approximately one thousand sixty five years old. I chose this article because history is very interesting to me. I like learning about ancient artifacts and how the world was before. So many things have happened in the past and there's always more to learn about which is why I want to know more about history. Another reason that I chose this article is because I am interested in the Scandinavian countries which are Denmark, Norway and Sweden. They have a rich history and culture, and were once Vikings which makes me want to know more about their past.
It was surprising for this artifact to be found, and especially in such good condition, which might cause people to want to learn more about the Vikings, their history and their artifacts that we have in museums. The next step that I think that should be taken is to explore Haukeli and other nearby areas to see if any other items can be found. It was theorized by archeologists that the sword belonged to a traveler that died because of the cold. This theory shows that the traveler could have left more objects behind, which is why the places around the spot where the sword was found should be