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Karmøy burial mound discovery reveals traces of ancient culture
Archaeologists from the University of Stavanger have discovered traces of an ancient burial beneath the Grønhaug burial mound on the Norwegian island of Karmøy. While recent excavations did not yield new information regarding the site's well-known Viking ship grave, digging into deeper soil layers revealed evidence of a significantly older culture.
The Grønhaug mound is historically significant for its Viking-era ship grave, which was first investigated by archaeologist Haakon Shetelig in 1902. That investigation identified the remains of a 15-meter-long ship used as a burial offering for a high-ranking individual. However, the wooden structure had largely decayed, and the site was looted during the 10th century, resulting in the loss of many artifacts.
Today, only two ship rivets remain as physical evidence of the vessel. Researchers hope these new findings will deepen the understanding of the Viking Age on Karmøy and assist in documenting sites for potential inclusion in the World Heritage list.
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Grønhaug · Haakon Shetelig · Karmøy · University of Stavanger
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The burial mound was looted during the 10th century. www.harzkurier.de · www.nrz.de · www.otz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Only two ship rivets remain as physical evidence of the original Viking ship. www.harzkurier.de · www.nrz.de · www.otz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Archaeologists from the University of Stavanger's Archaeological Museum conducted excavations at the Grønhaug burial mound. www.harzkurier.de · www.nrz.de · www.otz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Researchers discovered traces of a significantly older burial in deeper soil layers at the Grønhaug mound. www.harzkurier.de · www.nrz.de · www.otz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A Viking ship approximately 15 meters long was previously identified as a burial offering in the mound. www.harzkurier.de · www.nrz.de · www.otz.de