The boy was found buried in fine linen and silk that could have only been obtained from the Byzantine Empire, indicating his family’s high status, experts said.

Most children, however, were not buried with such riches. The toddler was buried with a sword and a leather scabbard decorated with gold, experts said. Photo by the Bavarian State Office for ...

He wore silver bracelets on his arms and silver spurs on his shoes. He also wore a sword with a leather scabbard ornately decorated with gold, officials said. Objects at the foot of his burial ...