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16.12.2020
The man, Korsor Nor The discovery of human remains in Corser Harbor, including a remarkably well-preserved underwater grave, provides valuable insights into the past, specifically the Ertebølle culture. This submerged burial site contained the body of an adult male, buried during the...
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15.12.2020
A woman and a child, Gongehusvej In the late 1980s, an archaeological excavation took place at Gøngehusvej 7 in Vedbæk. This site revealed a fascinating glimpse into the past, with findings dating back to around 5000 B.C. The excavation uncovered various features, including pits and graves containing the...
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14.12.2020
Animal figurines of amber Denmark has yielded numerous artistic treasures from the Mesolithic period, including five amber bears, a bird, and a moose. These amber figurines are notable for their elegant and lifelike forms, suggesting that the people who crafted them had a keen understanding of the physical...
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13.12.2020
The elk, Taderup In the rock paintings of Northern Scandinavia, we occasionally come across depictions of boats and moose. However, scenes depicting hunting are quite rare. An intriguing example of an elk hunting scene is found in Vastrand, in the Trøndelag area of Norway, where a combination of...
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12.12.2020
The Aurochs, Vig In 1905, the remains of a prehistoric bison were discovered in a swamp in Wiig, Odsherred, while sod was being excavated. This enormous creature weighed nearly 1,000 kilograms and stood at an impressive height of almost 2 meters at its shoulders. It held the distinction of being the...
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12.12.2020
Huldremose Woman, Jutland The female known as Huldremose is a bog body that was discovered in 1879 in a peat bog near Ramten, Jutland, Denmark. Radiocarbon dating (14C) analysis has determined that she lived during the Iron Age, specifically from approximately 160 BC to 340 AD. Her exceptionally well-preserved...
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12.12.2020
The Gundestrup Cauldron, Himmerland The Gundestrup Cauldron is a highly intricate silver vessel believed to have been crafted between 200 BC and 300 AD, more specifically between 150 BC and 1 AD. This places it in the late La Tene period or early Roman Iron Age. It is the largest known example of silverwork from the...
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09.12.2020
The Sun Chariot, Trundholm The Solar Wagon is a relic from the Nordic Bronze Age, discovered in Denmark. It depicts a solar chariot, featuring a bronze horse sculpture and a large bronze disk mounted on a device with spokes. This sculpture was unearthed in 1902 in the peat bogs at Trundholm in Odsherred,...
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08.12.2020
Seeress, Fyrkat An intriguing burial site was unearthed in the Firkat ring fortress near Hobro, Denmark, featuring a Viking woman whose grave contents set it apart from the roughly 30 other burials in the area. This particular grave has garnered attention due to its unusual inventory, leading to...
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07.12.2020
The Egtved Girl The Egtved Girl is a well-known historical figure from ancient times. In the summer of 1370 BC, she was laid to rest inside an oak coffin beneath the Storeha barrow near Egtved, located to the west of Veil. While very little remains of Egtved Girl herself, her story offers a...
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