Høgfjelle shrank considerably, leading to several fascinating archaeological discoveries as ancient snowdrifts melted," stated the Møre and Romsdal County Municipality. In 2014, for example, a Roman-era wooden spade was unearthed between Eikesdalen and Romsdal. Additionally, numerous artifacts related to the hunting and trapping of wild reindeer were discovered, including scare sticks, antlers, bones bearing butchery marks, wooden rattles, and braided rope.
Authorities in Møre and Romsdal County, located in western Norway, have issued a public alert regarding the exposure of archaeological artifacts due to melting snow. In a recent announcement, officials have urged hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in the mountainous regions of Møre og Romsdal County to report any objects they encounter as the snow recedes. “This summer is reminiscent of 2014, a notably dry and hot season. With minimal snowfall in the mountains, the snowdrifts in Høgfjelle shrank considerably, leading to several fascinating archaeological discoveries as ancient snowdrifts melted,” stated the Møre and Romsdal County Municipality. In 2014, for example, a Roman-era wooden spade was unearthed between Eikesdalen and Romsdal.
Additionally, numerous artifacts related to the hunting and trapping of wild reindeer were discovered, including scare sticks, antlers, bones bearing butchery marks, wooden rattles, and braided rope. Snowdrifts and ice patches serve as natural preservation sites for organic materials, where the cold environment significantly slows down chemical and biological processes, effectively halting decomposition at freezing temperatures. The Møre and Romsdal County Municipality encourages the public to document any discoveries with photographs and, if possible, record the GPS coordinates or mark the location on a map. This will assist archaeologists in retrieving the artifacts. If you find a transportable artifact, such as an arrowhead, document the location, carefully wrap the item, store it in a refrigerator, and notify local authorities. For items like bones or antlers, storing them in a freezer will help preserve them until professionals can assess the find.
