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
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Kaupang, located near present-day Tjøllingvollen in Norway, is an archaeologically significant site as one of Scandinavia's earliest urban settlements, dating back to the Viking Age. Established around the year 800 CE, it served as a crucial trading hub with an estimated population of 1,000 inhabitants. The site featured a marketplace, workshops, and a diverse range of craft production. Trade was extensive, involving commodities such as iron and soapstone. The settlement was strategically situated along the Viksfjorden, facilitating trade with foreign lands. By the mid-10th century, Kaupang was abandoned for reasons not yet fully understood. The site's archaeological significance is underscored by numerous finds, including coins, jewelry, and tools, providing insight into the early urban and commercial activities in Norway during the Viking Age.
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
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