Archaeologists during excavations in Northern Jutland in Denmark found a hall that reaches 40 meters in length
The building has so far been excavated only partially, but alreadyyou can understand that the hall was quite spacious. Inside it, 10-12 oak columns were installed that supported the roof. They have a rectangular cross-section and dimensions up to 90x50 cm. Researchers believe that they had not only functional, but also decorative significance. This was important as the hall was a prestigious building that served as a place for political meetings and meetings of the major Viking guilds.
View of the excavation from above. Image: Nordjyske Museer
The design of the building resembles the premises foundin the ring castles of Harald Blue-tooth, the king of Denmark and Norway, including the castles of Firkat in Hobro and Aggersborg in Aggersund. A preliminary analysis showed that the building was built no earlier than the second half of the 9th century and no later than the 11th century.
Archaeologists attribute the building to the period of the kingHarald not only because of the architectural similarity. A rune stone was discovered not far from the excavation site. On it is written: "Hove, Thorkild, Thorbjorn installed the stone of their father Runulva den Rodnilde." The inscription dates from 970-1020. Researchers believe that the stone is associated with the family that owned the estate.
Rune stone. Image: Nordjyske Museer
Scientists believe that next year, when the excavations continue, additional buildings and structures will be found in the area, since buildings of this type rarely stand alone.
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