Salme ships
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Exploring three of the most famous Viking ship burials
Some of the most famous Viking ships known today, iconic and striking symbols of their age, were part of burials. We look at how these burials reflected the wealth, power, and beliefs of people in Viking societies.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Vikings in Estonia: How the island of Saaremaa changed history
How the discovery of the Salme ships has helped Estonians get in touch with their Viking side.2 years ago — News -
What do Viking ships buried in Estonia tell us about the start of the Viking Age?
When construction workers were laying an electric cable for a cycle path, through the village of Salme, on the tiny Estonian island of Saaremaa in the Baltic Sea, they were not expecting to make a groundbreaking archaeological discovery.3 years ago — History