Artifacts from the 2021 excavation at Gribshunen

The 2021 excavation produced more than 200 artifacts and samples, which can be divided into four broad categories. 
1.    containers:  wooden casks for provisions and supplies, woven basket, wooden pail
2.    personal possessions: shoes, comb, coins
3.    weapons-related:  crossbows and accessories, artillery and accessories, edge weapons, mail armor
4.    foodstuffs/foodways: osteoarchaeological remains, archaeobotanical remains including exotic spices

Archaeological interpretation of these objects is ongoing by the assembled group of researchers, with the addition of other scholars representing various institutions as appropriate. Extensive interdisciplinary studies of recovered artifacts are underway with specialists around the world according to needs and expertise.