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The distinctly decorated artifact may be linked to a powerful family in the area with ties to the Merovingians

The ring displays an "impressive level of craftsmanship that is difficult to imitate today," said Kirstine Pommergaard of the Danish National Museum.

The ancient royal ring was found in Denmark and is believed to date back to the fifth or sixth century.

Lars Neilsen was exploring an area of Southern Jutland when he found the ancient ring while using his metal detector. Museum experts in Denmark now believe it could come from a royal dynasty

A metal detectorist in Denmark has found a gold ring which suggests an unknown royal lineage with ties to Merovingian France!

A metal detectorist unearthed an ornately decorated gold ring in Denmark.