In A Norway Harbor, Archaeologists Discovered The Remains Of A Rare Iron Gauntlet That Likely Belonged To A Knight During The 14th Century

Knives and daggers, along with some axes, swords, and spears, were revealed during the excavations as well.

The archaeologists believe the weapons were discarded due to regulations or a ban on weapons or long blades.

Similar regulations had been established in other medieval cities. The prohibition might point to a form of customs control at the harbor.

Medieval Oslo is not fully understood because many Norwegian documents were lost during a fire in 1728.

The city’s medieval laws were also not preserved. However, the recent excavations may help shed light on the city’s past.