Borre mound cemetery

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Borre mound cemetery, Archaeological burial site in Vestfold, Norway

The Borre mound cemetery contains seven large burial mounds and twenty-one smaller ones within a 45-acre national park near Horten.

The oldest mounds at Borre date back to 600 AD, marking the site as a power center through the Merovingian period and Viking Age.

Archaeological excavations at Borre revealed a distinct artistic style characterized by animal and knot ornaments used in harness decorations.

Visitors can explore the mounds year-round and learn about Viking history through guided tours at the Midgard Viking Center.

Ground-penetrating radar surveys identified buried remains of prehistoric halls and evidence of an ancient harbor at the Borre site.

GPS coordinates: 59.38339,10.47133

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:59

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