Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The Borre mound cemetery in Vestfold, Norway, is a significant archaeological site that comprises seven large and 21 smaller burial mounds, dating back to the Merovingian period around 600 CE. This site offers evidence of a local power center in Scandinavia, preceding the Viking Age. Its burial mounds, some up to 45 meters in diameter and 6 meters high, are notable for their scale and the rich grave goods, including weapons and craftwork indicative of the Borre style. Recent discoveries have expanded the understanding of the site's historical significance, revealing potential hall buildings and a prehistoric harbor. The site stands as a testament to the cultural and ceremonial practices of the early post-classical period in Scandinavia.
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Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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