The neck ring was described as sensational and was considered a unique and valuable ancient find. But what was found in the clay in Trollhättan turns out to be completely without cultural-historical value.
"The neck ring is similar to previous ancient finds, but the technical analysis shows that it is not made of gold," says Mats Herklint, head of the County Administrative Board's cultural environment unit in a press release.
After a technical analysis on Friday, the neck ring is found to consist mainly of iron, but also zinc and copper.
The entire find could be about a bluff, according to information to the County Administrative Board, which has received information that the neck ring was placed there as a prank.
