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An enormous Viking-era hall has been found in Denmark, believed to have ties to Harald Bluetooth
Danish archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a giant Viking hall. Researchers say it was used for meetings and important political gatherings. What’s more, the building may have a connection to the legendary Norman chieftain Harald Bluetooth.
In the Danish town of Hune, about 300 kilometers northwest of Copenhagen, scientists were conducting an archaeological dig. At one point, they discovered fragments of a Viking-period building. Although part of the structure is still buried, the researchers managed to determine what the majestic building was.
The most significant find of its type in Denmark in the last ten years
According to archaeologists, this was a meeting hall for the Vikings. They probably held meetings there, where they planned expeditions and important local affairs. The building was about 40 meters long and about 10 meters wide. Research by radiocarbon dating showed that it dates from the late 9th to early 11th centuries. Researchers admit that this is the largest such discovery in the last decade.
Archaeologists point out that the discovery is extremely valuable, as little is known about what went on in the region during the Viking era…
