The Viking Herald

The discovery of the King's Wharf, a medieval jetty in Oslo, dated precisely to 1288, offers new insights into the city's past, highlighting its once bustling and extensive waterfront.

New findings date Oslo's King's Wharf back to the year 1288

Recent excavations in Oslo have unearthed the King's Wharf, a medieval jetty that dates back to 1288. This significant find suggests that Norway's capital was once as bustling and extensive as the historic waterfront of Bergen.

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Dendrochronological analysis

New findings date Oslo's King's Wharf back to the year 1288