Hola my dear steemians!
Some days ago I had a fast tour of Bryggens Museum in Bergen, Norway. The experience was amazing and I definitely want to share it with you. The exhibition really helped me to get a bigger insight of the medieval ages in Scandinavia, a period when Viking age transitioned into feudality.
Norse wood carving, Dragonships
The history of this museum started in July 1955 when a disastrous fire destroyed nearly half of the ancient district knows as Bryggen (the heart area of the Bergen City). Following the fire an archaeological excavations was initiated on the site bringing light to many unexpected and important discoveries.
Bryggen area today
The most important discovery resulted in a higher understanding of runic writing. The longest inscriptions appear on wooden sticks that people called them runakefli.
These inscriptions had very interesting messages, mostly about trade and commerce. But, unfortunately, many of the sticks were damaged or intentionally destroyed in the past.
There was also a number of other objects uncovered, providing an insight into commerce, shipping, handicrafts and everyday life during the Medieval Period.
Three skulls of unlucky Vikings. Two leather knive sheathes. A model of a part of a typical Viking ship.
Medieval fashion in Scandinavia
Everyday objects
Medieval toilet
British sterling coin. Fake old coins. Medieval shoes and jewelry
Medieval toys
Medieval wood chessboard
Men in medieval wool hoodies
Wooden Chess pieces
The lovely queen
Pin and amulet bags
Gold rings
Metal medieval brooches
Many of these artifacts now form the basis of the modern museum and are permanently displayed.
What do you think about the exhibition?
I hope that you enjoy this post and I am really looking foward for your reply and impressions
See you soon/ vi ses snart 🙂
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