(CNN) — When an ancient ship was unearthed in Scandinavia over 100 years ago, archaeologists started to uncover bits and pieces of its history.

On board the plank-built vessel was a hoard of weapons — swords, spears, shields and more — revealing a tale of warriors who attempted to attack the Danish island of Als and were ultimately defeated. The island’s defenders sank the ship in a bog, where it remained until its discovery and excavation over two millennia later.

But there were still lingering questions, such as where the invaders came from and when. Now, a new study may bring scientists one step closer to uncovering the mysterious origin of the famous vessel known as the Hjortspring boat.

The findings, which were published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One , provide radiocarbon

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