Old Uppsala archaeological area

Three massive earthen barrows, each measuring 10 meters in height and 80 meters in diameter, stand prominently on a ridge near Uppsala.

During the 6th century CE, these mounds served as burial sites for powerful rulers of the Svea kingdom in the Vendel Period.

The excavations of the Eastern Mound in 1846 revealed cremated remains with bronze helmet fragments and gold items indicating high-status burial practices.

The archaeological site includes 250 preserved burial mounds and connects to walking paths leading to the medieval church and museum.

The site contains remnants of a 600-square-meter great hall where rulers held feasts and religious ceremonies during the Iron Age.

GPS coordinates: 59.89805,17.63011

Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:33