Post by Salem6 on Feb 7, 2004 11:09:14 GMT
An artist's impression of the inside of a Saxon king's burial chamber found in Southend, Essex. Experts say it gives a glimpse into the lives of the super-rich of the Dark Ages
The site was filled with everything a king needed in the afterlife, from his sword and shield to copper bowls, glass vessels and treasures
Two pairs of coloured glass vessels were found by archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology Service
A gold coin found during the excavation dates back to the 6th or 7th century
Inside the chamber, which would have been lined with wood, were two tiny gold foil crosses about 30mm in length
A gold belt buckle dating from about 600-640