In Denmark, in a village located in the center of the country, several archaeologists found remains that can offer important information about one of the most interesting and relevant periods in European history. This discovery is a tomb with about 50 very well preserved skeletons from the Viking Age.
This grave was discovered last year when excavations were being carried out on the outskirts of the village of Aasum to renew electrical cables. This village is located 5 kilometers northwest of Odense, which is the third largest city in Denmark.
The Odense Museum experts explained that The skeletons were so well preserved thanks to the qualities of the local soil, which contains chalk and high water content. Therefore, researchers intend to carry out DNA analysis to find out what life was like for humans back then.
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Archaeologist Michael Borre Lundø mentioned that it is a very important discovery because the skeletons are extremely preserved, since Teeth are usually found in these tombs, but almost never an entire skeleton.
The tomb, of about 2 thousand square meters, has the remains of several men, women and children. The archaeologists They also found earrings, necklace pearls, knives and even a piece of glass that was possibly used as an amulet.
In the Viking Age, from 793 to 1066 BC, the Vikings carried out massive attacks; conquering, colonizing and trading throughout Europe and even reaching North America. However, The Vikings discovered in the village of Aasum were probably not warriors.
Experts believe the site was a “common settlement”, possibly a farming community, which is situated 5 kilometers from a fortress in what is now central Odense.
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