The find received wide publicity in March 2021, it was then that scientists announced upcoming archaeological
Earlier, artifacts were already found on this territory, back in 1990. However, the recent finds turned out to be so large-scale that archaeologists decided to excavate in the area.
During them, scientists found a foundation for morelarge-scale structure. According to researchers, this find is of great importance. Presumably, this place used to be a drinking hall, possibly located in the center of the legendary capital of the Vikings - Skilvoigand.
Scientists note that the uniqueness of this placeexcavations is also that the ancient buildings were not disturbed by later medieval burials or modern dwellings. The area of the excavation site is at least 4000 km². And yet, it has not yet been established what exactly these circles are.
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