US Edition'Spectacular' Viking burial site discovered in Denmark
- Archaeologists announced on June 13, 2025, the discovery of a 10th-century Viking burial site near Lisbjerg, northern Denmark.
- The discovery occurred accidentally during construction work and followed the earlier finding of a Viking Age noble family farm nearby from the 1980s.
- Approximately 30 graves from the latter half of the 10th century, dating to the era of King Harald Bluetooth, were discovered at the location, alongside artifacts such as pearls, coins, ceramics, and a rare box adorned with a gold thread.
- Museum archaeologist Mads Ravn described the box as "magnificent" and said that only three such boxes are known worldwide, suggesting the occupants were likely important nobles.
- The archaeological work at Lisbjerg is expected to finish this week, after which specialists will conduct a detailed examination of the artifacts to gain insights into the social and religious significance of the Viking Age burials found there.
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Danish archaeologists have discovered more than 30 tombs dating back to the Viking era around the 10th century. Various objects have also been discovered, such as coins. Excavations must continue throughout the week. - Denmark: an important Viking burial discovered by archaeologists (International).
🌟The Bright Side: Viking burial site discovered by accident in Denmark
Around 30 graves from the Viking Age were found by accident when pearls, coins, ceramics and a box containing gold thread were unearthed in a construction site near Lisbjerg near the city of Aarhus in Denmark. Archaeologists believe that the burial site most likely belonged to a noble family that lived during the reign of King Harald Bluetooth in the 10th century AD.
An archaeologist believes that a box found in a Viking grave may have been a gift from Harald Bl�tand.
"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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