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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Helgö, an island in Lake Mälaren, Sweden, is an archaeologically significant site known for its early trading settlement, which dates back to around 200 CE, during the Late Classical Period. This settlement predates the well-known town of Birka by 500 years, indicating Helgö's historical importance in early trade networks. Notable archaeological discoveries at Helgö include a small Buddha statuette from North India and a Coptic christening scoop from Egypt, both dating to the 6th century CE, illustrating the far-reaching trade connections of the settlement. The presence of a workshop area further highlights the island's role in craft production and trade. These artifacts and the site's archaeological relevance are preserved and showcased in the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm.
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