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
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Signhildsberg, historically recognized as Fornsigtuna, is an archaeological site of significant historical importance, located near Lake Mälaren in Sweden. This site was once a prominent royal estate, featuring two large ruins of three-aisled halls, terraces, and grave fields, which are indicative of its rich past during the Vendel Age, part of the Germanic Iron Age. The site's strategic position along the waterway to Old Uppsala underscores its historical significance in Norse mythology and Swedish history. Excavations have revealed traces of a harbor and various burial mounds, dating from the 6th to the 11th century CE, highlighting its role as a central hub in ancient times. The transition of its name to modern Sigtuna in the 10th century marks its lasting cultural impact.
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