Salme Ship Burials

Title

Salme Ship Burials

Subject

News

Description

Two Viking boat burials dating to c.750 AD were found in Salme, Estonia, when workmen were laying electric cable for a cycle path. The ships contained men who had died in battle together with some of their possessions.

Article summarises piece in 'World Archaeology' 58

Creator

World Archaeology

Source

World Archaeology

Publisher

World Archaeology

Date

02/04/2013

Contributor

Administrator

Rights

Current Publishing

Format

Website

Language

English

Type

Website

Coverage

Viking Age, Vendel Period, 750 AD, Estonia, Salme, Saaremaa

Files

Viking sword from the Salme ship burials

Geolocation

Social Bookmarking

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