Archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary piece of history, right beneath the ground of a quaint village of Vinjeøra in central Norway. They have found three ancient mortuary houses dating back to the Iron and Viking Ages, with something never seen before: not a single person was found actually buried inside! These discoveries, described in their recent work published in Medieval Archaeology, reveal a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious funerary rituals of the past. Led by Dr. Raymond Sauvage and Dr. Richard Macphail, the story began in 2019 and 2020, when plans to build a new road required a thorough excavation of the area. Two Viking Ship Burials Revealed by Archaeologists in Sweden Discovering the Drengr Code: The Truth About Viking Ethics The construction style of the mortuary house is similar to that used for stave churches. Credit: Raymond Sauvage, NTNU University Museum Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyEuropeAncient PlacesEuropeHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later 

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