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Yggdrasil earrings on sale at Museet Ribes Vikinger
Earrings based on Yggdrasil (the World-Tree) and produced by Museums Smykker - seen on sale at Museet Ribes Vikinger.
Woodworking at Ribe VikingCenter
Wood was the primary building material throughout Scandinavia, and woodworking was a vital craft in rural areas, and probably a more specialised trade in towns such as this reconstructed area of the Ribe VikingCenter.For more information about the…
Wooden rune blocks game in Museet Ribes Vikinger
An activity for children (and adults!) in Museet Ribes Vikinger, where you can assemble messages using runic characters.
Who do you think this statue represents?
Sculpture seen in Museet Ribes Vikinger. We think it may represent Sif, or Freyja. Any other suggestions welcome!
Whetstones and Soapstone vessels on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Imports from Norway to Ribe during the Viking Age included grindstones and soapstone vessels. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Virtual Tour of the Ribe VikingCenter
A virtual tour of the Ribe VikingCenter, demonstrating the layout of the three main areas and allowing families to plan their visit to the Center.For more information about the Center, see item#1007and the officialwebsite
Viking-Age woolen fabric on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Woolen fabric from excavations at Ribe Marketplace. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Viking-Age Anchor on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
An anchor from one of Ribe's Viking ships, the most important means of trade with this important market town. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Viking-Age amulets on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Soapstone amulets found in excavations of a house and marketplace in Ribe, as well as an amber axe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Viking Privy at Ribe VikingCenter
Ever wondered what a Viking-Age toilet looked like? Well, this is a reconstruction of a rather lavish outdoor privy in the reconstruction of townhouses from c. 825 at the Ribe VikingCenter.For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and the…
Urnes style brooch on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Urnes style brooch from Ribe, with dragon or serpent motif. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Unworked glass and mosaic tiles on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Unworked glass and mosaic tiles from North Italy, found in Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Two grave urns on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Two grave urns from Ribe, one with comb and knife. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Toy Viking swords and axes in Ribe
Wooden toy axes and swords in a gift shop in Ribe. The Viking history of the town is important for the tourist industry.
The Wharf at Ribe VikingCenter
The reconstruction of a wharf at Ribe VikingCenter, including a boat constructed in collaboration with the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum. The wharf is part of the Market Place, an authentic reconstruction of a site from the eighth century. The unusual…
The Vikings of Ribe
A short promotional video about the Museet Ribes Vikinger and Ribe VikingCentre.
The Longhouse at Ribe VikingCenter
A reconstruction of a long-house from 980 AD at Ribe VikingCenter, part of the 'Great Farm' area of the Center. According to the Ribe VikingCenter, itfollows the Trelleborg-Fyrkat model, and is built of 160 solid oak trunks with a roof made of 5000…
Tar soaked fabric on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Fabric soaked in tar and inserted between the planks of a clinker-built ship helped to keep it watertight and reduce wear on the planks. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Tapestry featuring Yggdrasill in Ribe VikingCenter
A tapestry decorating the interior of one of the reconstructed townhouses in Ribe VikingCenter. It was produced using authentic materials and techniques.For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and information about the weaver on the…
Statue of Ansgar outside Ribe Cathedral
Satue of Ansgar by artist Hein Heinsen, outside Ribe Cathedral. Ansgar (801-65) was a German missionary (later Archbishop of Hamburg, and later canonised) who was given permission to build the first church in Ribe by King Horik. He is known as the…