Dozens of ‘exceptionally well-preserved’ Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark: ‘Truly Unusual’

Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered fifty well-preserved Viking skeletons in the village of Åsum, along with five cremated graves. This discovery is significant because it offers a rare opportunity to conduct scientific analyses on the skeletons to learn more about their health, diet, and origins. The skeletons were buried with artifacts from outside the country, indicating international trade connections. The skeletons were so well-preserved due to high water levels and good soil conditions. Some skeletons were buried with items like knives, brooches, and even a wagon. The excavation was done in preparation for renovating an electrical grid, revealing a burial ground from the 9th and 10th centuries.