Gelmir

← Back to Tidings

|

Archeology

|

Jonas Lau Markussen

Massive Viking Age Burial Ground Unearthed Near Odense Reveals Elite Graves

Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered a vast Viking Age burial site containing over 50 skeletons dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries.

Brooch found at the excavation site. Photo: Museum Odense.

Brooch found at the excavation site. Photo: Museum Odense.

In a remarkable archaeological discovery, over 50 exceptionally well-preserved Viking Age skeletons have been unearthed in Åsum, east of Odense, Denmark. This significant find offers new insights into Viking life and their extensive trade networks.

Login or sign up for the Gelmir Membership to access this article.