Tybrind Vig, Submerged archaeological site in Lillebælt, Denmark
Tybrind Vig is an underwater archaeological site in the Lillebælt Strait where remains of Stone Age settlements rest on the seabed. Excavations uncovered tools, structures, and remnants of human communities that lived here around 6000 years ago.
The site preserves traces of human settlement between 5600 and 4000 BCE, when people of the Ertebølle culture lived on these coasts. Systematic excavations between 1977 and 1987 brought these archaeological finds to light.
The finds reveal how people fished and worked with natural materials in this coastal setting. These discoveries help us understand how communities adapted to life by the water and created the tools they needed.
The site lies underwater and is only accessible to specialized divers with proper permits from archaeological authorities. Visitors can join guided diving expeditions organized by local research institutions.
The wet seabed has preserved organic materials like textiles and wooden objects that normally decay on land. These rare finds offer a window into the everyday life of these ancient communities that would otherwise remain hidden.
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