Archaeologists Finally Excavate The Oldest Viking Ship Burial Mound Ever

Do you want to learn about a remarkable archaeological discovery in Norway? A 1,300-year-old ship burial that predates the Viking Age! In this video, we will explore the history and significance of this ancient burial practice, and how it reveals the culture and beliefs of the people who lived in Scandinavia more than a millennium ago.

We will also discuss the mystery of the person buried in the ship, and the possible candidates for their identity. Was it a legendary king, a Merovingian noble, or a local chieftain? And what does the ship burial tell us about the maritime culture and the trade network of the people of Leka?

Watch this video to find out more about this fascinating discovery, and how it challenges our assumptions and stereotypes about the Vikings, who were not only raiders and plunderers, but also inheritors and innovators of a long and rich tradition of ship building and ship burial.

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