Hoby treasure

The Hoby treasure is the grave goods from a Roman Iron Age grave at Hoby on the island of Lolland in Denmark. It was discovered in 1920 during the digging of a drain and excavated by archaeologists from the National Museum of Denmark. The most famous part of the treasure is two Roman drinking cups with scenes from the Iliad.

Hoby treasure

The Hoby treasure is the grave goods from a Roman Iron Age grave at Hoby on the island of Lolland in Denmark. It was discovered in 1920 during the digging of a drain and excavated by archaeologists from the National Museum of Denmark. The most famous part of the treasure is two Roman drinking cups with scenes from the Iliad.