The Viking Oseberg Ship Had a Secret Chamber - Apparently.
The Oseberg ship, a Viking ship discovered in a Norwegian burial mound in 1904, has a hidden compartment that was only recently discovered using 3D scanning technology. The compartment, measuring 2.5 feet by 2.5 feet, was found inside a large wooden chest on the ship's deck. The ship itself is believed to have been built around 820 AD and is one of the most well-preserved Viking ships found to date. The secret chamber's purpose remains a mystery, but it's speculated to have held valuable or sacred objects.