US EditionViking Woman Buried in Ceremonial Boat with Her Dog
- Archaeologists discovered the remains of a 10th-century Viking woman in a boat grave on Senja Island, Norway, along with her pet dog and various artefacts, suggesting her high social status.
- The grave, dated to 900-950 CE, contained items like bronze brooches and a possible weaving sword made of whale bone, highlighting unique funerary practices for elite individuals.
- Research will analyze her remains to confirm her identity and social status, suggesting she was important in her community.
- Archaeologist Anja Roth Niemi stated that 'only the elite would receive a burial like this', indicating her significant status in her community.
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Viking woman buried in ceremonial boat with her dog
In 2023, metal detector enthusiasts scouring Norway’s remote Senja Island stumbled across a remarkable archeological find. While searching near a rural road, they noticed a pair of partially exposed bronze brooches sticking out from the dirt. A closer inspection also revealed what appeared to be rib bones barely eight inches below the soil. The amateur metal hunters contacted archeologists at Norway’s Arctic University Museum, who upon arriving …
Viking Noblewoman Buried in Boat Alongside Her Dog - Archaeology Magazine
Oval brooch SENJA ISLAND, NORWAY—When metal detectorists searching a field on northern Norway's Senja Island discovered two ancient metal brooches and human rib bones, they notified the authorities. Science Norway reports that an archaeological team from the Arctic University Museum of Norway was sent to investigate the site and learned that the two small pieces of jewelry belonged to an elaborate Viking Age burial dating to between a.d. 900 and…
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