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Landmark Viking-Era Burial Ground Unearthed In Denmark Village

Skeletons and skulls sit in graves at an excavation site of a 10th century Viking burial ground in Aasum, Denmark, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/James Brooks)

In a village in central Denmark, archeologists have made a significant discovery that could provide valuable insights into the Viking era. The excavation revealed a burial ground containing around 50 exceptionally well-preserved skeletons, a rarity in such archaeological finds.

The skeletons, found in a village near Odense, Denmark, were remarkably intact due to the favorable soil chemistry, particularly chalk and high water levels in the area. This discovery was made during a routine survey conducted ahead of power line renovation work.

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