💎 1,100-Year-Old Alfred Jewel Reveals England’s Royal Past
Archaeologists highlight the famous Alfred Jewel, a 9th-century gold artifact linked to King Alfred the Great, England’s first widely recognized king. The inscription on the jewel clearly states: “Alfred ordered me to be made.”
Age: Around 1,100 years old (9th century AD)
Material: Gold, enamel, and rock crystal
Inscription: Old English text linking it to King Alfred
Purpose: Believed to be part of a reading pointer (aestel)
Expert Insight: The Alfred Jewel isn’t just gold—it’s a rare message from a king who shaped early England’s identity.
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