9th century Viking graffiti in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Title
9th century Viking graffiti in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Subject
Graffiti - Runes
Description
Photograph of a Viking inscription in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. The Norse personal name -alftan (Halvdan) can be read here, but the rest of the runes are illegible. It is likely that they originally spelled out the Norse equivalent of 'Halvdan woz ere': Halvdan carved these runes. This is one of two known runic inscriptions in the Hagia Sophia, although a further five have possibly been found.
Creator
Niamh Kehoe
Source
Niamh Kehoe
Publisher
Niamh Kehoe
Date
Photography taken in April 2014.
Contributor
Niamh Kehoe
Rights
Photo copyright to Niamh Kehoe
Format
jpg
Language
Old Norse
Type
StillImage
Coverage
9th century, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Byzantium, Miklagard
Original Format
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