Svingerud runestone, Ancient runestone at Tyrifjorden, Norway
The red sandstone block measures 31 centimeters in height and 32 centimeters in width, containing eight distinct runic inscriptions on its surface.
Archaeological excavations in autumn 2021 revealed this artifact dated between year 0 and 250 CE, establishing it as the oldest known runestone worldwide.
The stone contains the first three runes of the runic alphabet sequence, providing evidence of early Germanic writing systems in Scandinavia.
Visitors can examine this ancient artifact at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, where it resides after extensive research and documentation.
The inscription includes letters that may spell 'idiberug' or 'idiberun', potentially referring to a person named Idibera in Proto-Germanic language.
Height: 31 cm
Width: 32 cm
Made from material: Ringerike sandstone
GPS coordinates: 60.10269,10.22914
Latest update: November 3, 2025 18:33
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