Borre Mound Cemetery
The Borre Mound Cemetery is a significant archaeological site located in Borre, Norway. It features a collection of large burial mounds, known as kurgans, which date back to the Viking Age and earlier. The cemetery is one of the largest of its kind in Scandinavia and provides valuable insights into the burial practices and social structures of ancient Norse societies.
The site includes several well-preserved mounds, some of which contain grave goods, such as weapons and jewelry, indicating the status of the individuals buried there. Today, the Borre Mound Cemetery is a protected area and serves as a popular destination for tourists and researchers interested in Viking history and archaeology.