The rare sandstone amulet was found at a previously unexplored site in Þjórsárdalur, southern Iceland, according to Iceland Magazine.
The Viking treasure, which was meant to be worn around the neck, was located on a once Viking-era farmstead, as reported by Iceland Review.
This is the first-ever sandstone amulet shaped like the mythological Thor’s hammer believed to be found in Iceland.
Archaeologists found the treasure after a local resident directed them to the area.
And it wasn’t the only rare item the experts dug up at the site.
Among the precious collectables archaeologists discovered, there was a “whet”, used for sharpening blades, an iron pick and a bucke, Iceland Magazine wrote.
The Hammer of Thor is a very important symbol in ancient mythology, representing the immense power of the Norse god of lightening.
During the Viking era, miniature of Thor’s Hammers were worn as religious amulets to honour the god.
About 50 specimens of these amulets have been found in Scandinavia, where Norse gods were widely honoured between the 9th and 11th century.
Earlier this year, a silver Hammer amulet was found on an island in the Baltic Sea.
More Viking’s artefacts have been found recently.
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