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archaeology2 years ago

"Archaeological Discovery: Viking Ship Remnants Unearthed at Burial Mound"

Archaeologists in Norway have discovered the remains of a Viking ship at a burial mound in the Trøndelag region, where a "seated skeleton" and sword were previously found. The ship, dating back to the Merovingian Era, is believed to have been built around 700 A.D. This discovery suggests that ship burials occurred much earlier than previously thought, indicating the maritime expertise of people during that time. The burial mound, named Herlaugshaugen, has been the site of multiple excavations and is speculated to be the burial place of King Herlaug.

via CBS News|
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archaeology2 years ago

Unveiling the Secrets of Norway's Enigmatic Burial Mound

Archaeologists in Norway have discovered that a huge burial mound on the island of Leka, believed to be the final resting place of ancient King Herlaug, actually conceals the oldest known ship grave in Scandinavia. The mound, dating back to around 700, predates the Viking age and challenges previous understanding of ship building and maritime expertise. The discovery also suggests evidence of wealth and power resulting from long-distance trade. Further research will be conducted to explore possible connections to similar burials in Norway.

via Yahoo News|
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archaeology2 years ago

Dutch Unearth Ancient 'Stonehenge' Site.

Dutch archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old religious site in the Netherlands, which included a burial mound serving as a solar calendar. The site, dubbed the "Stonehenge of the Netherlands," contained the remains of some 60 men, women, and children. The main mound is about 20 meters in diameter with its passages lined up to serve as a solar calendar. Scientists also discovered two other smaller mounds. The three mounds were used as burial sites for about 800 years. A single glass bead inside a grave was also found, which after analysis was shown to have originated in Mesopotamia, today's Iraq.

via Phys.org|
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