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Skeleton of the Man buried on the Gokstad Ship
The man buried on the Gokstad Ship was about 5' 11" to 6' tall (approx. 180cm to 183cm) and was of powerful build. He was in his 40s or 50s when he died.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
Gilt bronze strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
A selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Tent Boards and a Shield from the Gokstad Ship
A pair of tent boards and one of the shields from the Gokstad ship.
Tent Boards from the Gokstad Ship Burial
Two of the tent boards from the Gokstad burial affixed to the wall at Vikingskipshuset.
Tent Pegs from the Gokstad Burial
These are thought to be tent pegs.
The Gokstad Ship
The Gokstad ship was found in a burial mound at Gokstad in Vestfold, Norway. The ship dates to c. 890 AD and the burial probably took place c. 900 AD. A single male skeleton was found with the ship, but the site had been plundered before excavation…
View of the Gokstad Ship Showing the Steering Oar
A view from the stern of the Gokstad ship, showing the steering oar in place.
Viking Age shield from Gokstad
A preserved wooden shield with boss from the Gokstad burial.
Wooden Cup and a Dish from the Gokstad Burial
Remains of a wooden cup, and a possible wooden dish with part of a gaming board visible top left.
Wooden Gaming Board from the Gokstad Burial
Part of a wooden gaming board for playing tafl. One piece is displayed on it to indicate its function. In the foreground is the remains of a cup and a wooden dish.