Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered the remains of a huge Viking Hall – the largest found in over a decade.
Archaeologist with the Historical Museum of Northern Jutland say that the thousand-year-old homestead is similar to those built during the reign of Harald Blåtand (Harald Bluetooth), who ruled Denmark in the late 10th century. Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson was King of Denmark and Norway (c. 958 – c. 986) and he famously introduced Christianity to Denmark.
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Excavation leader and archaeologist Thomas Rune Knudsen said the discovery in Hune was made while a detached house plot was being subdivided. In its pomp, the hall was up to 130 feet long and 33 feet wide. Between 10 and 12 cut oak posts would have supported a large roof.
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A rune stone speaks of a local ruler called Runulv den Rådsnilde. The hall was a prestigious building which, in addition to having an everyday function, was probably also a gathering place for political meetings and large Viking get-togethers,” according to Knudsen. “We have not seen anything like it before here in North Jutland, even though it has only been partially excavated,” he added.
Remains of a Huge Viking Hall Found in Denmark, written by Tor Kjolberg