Radar Detects Anomalies And Unknown Burial Mounds At Viking-Age Birka
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Viking Age settlement of Birka on the island of Björkö in Sweden has long interested archaeologists. But not all archaeological discoveries can be made through traditional excavations, which is why scientists rely on LiDAR, Ground-Penetrating Radar, and aerial photographs to detect archaeological features that would otherwise go unnoticed without sophisticated modern tools.
Using radar, scientists have now discovered unknown burial mounds and other large structures at Birka, and the investigation is now focused on determining what lies beneath the ground. Could it be a Viking ship related to the burial mounds, or something entirely different?
We will follow archaeologists as they investigate this intriguing archaeological discovery.
This is a preview of our premium article, which is available only to members of Ancient Pages.
Become a member to read more - Click here
If you are already a member and have logged in to your account, you can access the article here
See also:
Birka: Major Trading Center During The Viking Age And The First Christian Gathering In Sweden
Famous Viking History Questioned After Professor Reveals Hidden Motive
Tiny Viking Age Amulets Had A Different Purpose Than Previously Assumed, Scientists Say
More From Ancient Pages
-
Cursed Biblical City Bethsaida May Have Been Found – But Scientists Argue About The Discovery
-
Maine Cargo Ship Remains Uncovered By Waves Dated Colonial-Era
-
3,000-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Artifact Seized By US Agents In Memphis
-
Mysterious Bronze Age Burial Chamber Discovered In Devon, UK
-
Unproven Numbers Distract From The Real Harm Of The Illicit Antiquities Trade – Scientists Say
-
Mysterious Menga Dolmen: A New Very Old Monument Discovered
-
Magnificent Ancient Artifacts Found In Bulgaria Last Year Go On Display
-
Irish God Ogma – Outstanding Warrior And Inventor Of The Ogham Script
-
Ancient Treasure Hidden In Perplexing Secret Underground Labyrinth In France – Discovery And Forbidden Excavations – Part 2
-
Did An Extraterrestrial Spacecraft Land In Ancient China? Remarkable UFO Accounts From The Past
-
DNA Study Of ‘Cheddar Man’ Re-Writes Ancient History Of Britain
-
Crusader-Era Sword Discovered At Previously Unknown Burial Site In Finland
-
Rare 2,000-Year-Old Intact Sundial With Inscription Discovered In Italy
-
Starkad The Viking – Legendary Norse Hero Who Was Both Blessed And Cursed By Gods
-
Underwater City: Unveiling The Secrets At The Bottom Of Fuxian Lake
-
Your Neanderthal Genes May Prevent You From Metabolizing Drugs Efficiently
-
5,000-Year-Old DNA Could Solve The Mystery Of Genetic Changes In Europe
-
Mystery Of Merit Ptah And The Unknown Identity Of Peseshet Who History Forgot
-
New Path For Early Human Migrations Contradicts A Single ‘Out Of Africa’ Theory
-
Golden And Silver Facial Ornaments, Wooden Figurines Among The Finds In Tomb Of Tibetan Plateau
