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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Kulisteinen, also known as the Kuli stone, is a significant archaeological artifact featuring a runic inscription from the Viking Age, located in Norway. The stone originally stood on Kuløy in Smøla municipality but was moved to the Vitenskapsmuseet in Trondheim in 1913. It bears a Christian cross, indicating its use as a religious marker, and an inscription that marks one of the earliest references to Christianity in Norway. The text suggests that Christianity had been present for twelve years, possibly referring to a national event such as the Moster Thing where Christianity was established as the official religion. Dated to approximately 1034 CE, the stone represents a pivotal moment in Norway's religious and cultural history, highlighting the transition from paganism to Christianity.
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