The Viking woman was buried with her dog

 

The artifacts that were also recovered in the site indicate that the tomb dates from the period between 900 and 950 AD

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Image: Dissemination/Museum of the University of the Arctic of Norway

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The discovery of a Viking pit in Seja, an island north of present -day Norway, surprised archeologists. In the scene, a woman’s body was discovered next to the remains of a dog.

The bones were on a boat about 5.4 meters long, a tradition of the Nordic people. The artifacts that also recovered indicate that the tomb dates from about 900 to 950 AD

The remains of the Viking women were recovered in the region (Image: Dissemination/Museum of the University of Norway Arctic)

The woman probably belonged to the elite

According to researchers at the Museum of the University of Norway, only elite members could be buried in this way. Therefore, they believe that women were a kind of leader of this community, although their real identity is still a mystery.

Other findings reinforce this hypothesis. At the site, two bone or amber accounts and a rings -shaped pendant were excavated. In addition, a whiteboard made of slate and an iron Scythe, both tools associated with agriculture.

The artifacts indicate that the tomb dates to the period between 900 and 950 AD (image: Dissemination/Museum of the University of Norway Arctic)

The idea now is to take a DNA exam to try to understand more about Viking woman. These analyzes will provide information on his age and height, which he ate, if he was sick or injured before he died. This data can also help to understand more about the society where he lived.

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The dog bones were buried with the woman (image: Dissemination/Museum of the University of Norway Arctic)

Dogs were already considered companions at the time

  • Researchers, however, still argue about the presence of the dog at the funeral.
  • This is due to the fact that practice is not completely infrequent, but it is not considered normal for this time.
  • These animals were considered companions in life and travel after death.
  • New excavations must be made in the region to try to find other practice tests in the Viking era.
  • Anyway, it seems that these fierce Nordic warriors also liked the dog company.
  • The information comes from the portal of Sciencenorway.

 

 

 

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