Vedbækfundene

Vedbækfundene consists of archaeological remains discovered in 1975 during school construction, revealing burials from approximately 7,000 years ago. The collection includes bones, stone and bone tools, and everyday objects that show what these hunter-gatherers used and valued.

The burials were created by two distinct cultures: the Kongemose people and later the Ertebølle people, both settled in northern Zealand. These findings document a long history of habitation in this region during the Stone Age.

The exhibition reveals how Stone Age hunter-gatherers treated their dead and what objects accompanied them to the grave. Specific burial details like bone arrangements and grave goods show how these communities honored their departed.

Access to the materials is through the Gammel Holtegaard museum, where the collection is displayed in a controlled environment. Visitors can handle replicas of Stone Age tools and materials, which helps understand the practical skills of that era.

One remarkable burial shows a newborn placed on a swan wing beside its mother, suggesting strong emotional bonds existed in Stone Age families. This tender arrangement reveals that parental relationships were valued even in prehistoric times.