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This is how the Vikings traded. New research has surprised with the extent of their influence.
The Vikings were known to trade unique materials, from which everyday objects that we still know today were created. Key to this was a city referred to as the “gateway to Europe.” Where was it located?
The Vikings have consistently intrigued researchers and enthusiasts alike. The ancestors of modern-day Scandinavians were renowned as warriors who embarked on long voyages. During their maritime journeys, they were also actively involved in trade. According to the latest analysis conducted by scientists from the University of York, the Viking sphere of influence may have been larger than previously believed. This pertains to trade routes connecting northern Scandinavia with the far reaches of continental Europe.
What did the Vikings trade? A surprising discovery.
The authors of a study published in the “Antiquity Journal” focused on the Viking trade connections with the city of Hedeby. This was an important settlement located near the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula in Germany.
The first mention of this place dates back to around 770 AD. Why was Hedeby one of the main trading centers? Its strategic geographic location along key routes connecting the Frankish Empire and…
