The unique medieval helmet, of Viking origin, from the 10th-13th centuries, that was found during work on the Siret River 11 yea
The unique medieval helmet, of Viking origin, from the 10th-13th centuries, that was found during work on the Siret River 11 yea

A medieval helmet of Viking origin - among only a handful of known examples of its kind in Europe - has been unearthed in Romania.The helmet, believed to be from between the 10th and 13th centuries, was found during work at Siret River, which flows through the east of Romania.According to the newspaper Media Fax, the helmet was found 11 years ago but was not declared or handed over to authorities until now after a police investigation recovered the item on 7th February.(Politia Romana/Newsflash)