Berezan' Runestone, Runestone at Odesa University, Ukraine.
The Berezan Runestone is an artifact with Scandinavian runic inscriptions kept at Odesa University. The stone displays clear, legible carvings in a characteristic writing style from early Scandinavian tradition.
The artifact was discovered in 1905 by Professor Ernst von Stern during excavations on Berezan Island. This find revealed important evidence of Scandinavian presence in the region during medieval times.
The stone shows how Scandinavian traders and the Kievan Rus region were connected through early medieval commerce. This trade shaped the economic networks between northern and eastern Europe.
The stone can be viewed at Odesa University's museum, where it is kept under preservation conditions. Visitors should check ahead about museum access and any requirements for viewing the collection.
The stone contains a personal message: 'Grani made this vault in memory of Karl, his companion.' This direct human story makes the artifact feel remarkably personal and touching.
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