The Viking Tool Chest That Survived for Nearly 1,000 Years

In 1936, an extraordinary discovery was made at Mästermyr on Gotland, Sweden: an ancient wooden chest filled with Viking Age tools.
Inside were tools used for blacksmithing and woodworking — including hammers, tongs, axes, saws and other implements. Remarkably, many look surprisingly familiar to tools craftspeople still use today.
The chest had survived for centuries in the wet landscape, preserving an extraordinary glimpse into the skills and technology of Viking Age craftspeople.
But one part of its story remains unknown:
Who owned this remarkable toolbox — and why was it left behind?
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