1,000-Year-Old Pictish Ring Unearthed at Burghead Fort

Amateur archaeologist makes significant historical find on final day of excavation in Moray, Scotland.

John Ralph, a volunteer and former engineer, discovered the ring with a garnet or red glass center.
The find coincides with the 50th anniversary of Ralph's association with the University of Aberdeen.
The ring was found at Burghead fort, a site previously believed to have lost its historical value.
Experts will analyze the ring to uncover more about its origins and significance.
The discovery adds to evidence that Burghead was a significant seat of power in the Pictish period.