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Paleolithic
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Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
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St. Hallvard's Cathedral, built in the early 12th century, served as the earliest cathedral in Oslo, Norway. This prominent religious structure was the bishop's seat and a center of pilgrimage in eastern Norway for approximately 500 years. It played significant roles in royal ceremonies, including coronations and weddings. The cathedral is now in ruins, located between Bispegata and St. Halvards gate in Oslo. The site also included a cemetery where notable individuals, including bishops and Norwegian kings, were interred. Oslo's abandonment in 1624, following a massive fire, led to the cathedral's decline, and it ceased functioning as a church by 1655. The site is an important archaeological location, offering insight into Norway's medieval ecclesiastical architecture and religious practices.
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