A mound has been found in Poland, under which Harald the Bluetooth, king of the Vikings, could lie.
July 5, 2022
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The ruler is believed to have died in 986 at Jomsborg, the ancient Viking stronghold he once ordered to be built, but his burial place has remained a
The ruler is believed to have died in 986 at Jomsborg, the ancient Viking stronghold he once ordered to be built, but his burial place has remained a mystery. Harald Bluetooth became famous not only for his life and what he did, but also because the Bluetooth technology was named after him.
what is known
According to historical records, Harald distanced himself from the old Norse pagan religion and converted to Christianity. He united the Danish tribes and built several castles. Most likely, the king died during a rebellion led by his son Sweyn, who after the death of his father restored paganism and persecuted Christians.
In their research, the researchers used the capabilities of sensors on satellites to locate the tomb in the Polish settlement of Wejkowo.
Technology has made it possible to “see” the layer of the earth. The scientists used LiDAR technology, which measures changes in the soil by pointing a laser and analyzing the return signal.
The discovery of the mound is consistent with previous research published this year that suggested the Viking king was hiding in Poland. In 2014, Swedish archaeologist Sven Rosborn studied a golden disk known as the Kurmsun Disk, which was found at the same location as the mound. The disc was most likely a posthumous offering to the Viking king. Originally the disc was found with the skeleton under the church that now stands on this site. The artifact and skeleton were first found in 1841. In 1945, II. They remained in the cellar during World War II until a Polish army major stole them. And only in 2014, the grandson of the major discovered the disk mixed with a collection of old buttons.
possible royal the mound is located under the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Veykovo.. Satellite images show a circular formation beneath the layers of the earth, which according to the researchers was the final resting place of the Viking king.
Location of Harald’s grave / Photo Daily Mail
King’s mound seen in photos from space / Photo Geoportal
King’s mound seen in photos from space / Photo: Marek Kryda
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