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The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Kaupang in Skiringssal by Dagfinn Skre In this, the first of six volumes, the main results of the excavations which the University of Oslo carried out at Kaupang 1998-2003 are presented. A completely new picture is put forward of the port that the adventurer Ohthere visited in c. 890. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In this, the first of six volumes, the main results of the excavations which the University of Oslo carried out at Kaupang 1998-2003 are presented. A completely new picture is put forward of the port that the adventurer Ohthere visited in c. 890. It is now clear that Kaupang was one of the four Scandinavian towns that were founded around the year 800. Kaupang is connected to the power centre of Skiringssal, to the Ynglings - the legendary Norwegian royal lineage, and to the King of the Danes - the dominant political actor in south-west Scandinavia. Kaupang is shown to have had several of the same features revealed in Birka, Hedeby and Ribe - i.e., a compact permanent settlement, divided into small plots, each with a dwelling. The town could have had 400-800 inhabitants. Substantial traces of trade and craftwork are proof of the main areas of occupation. Advanced geo- and environmental-archaeological analyses have played a large role in interpreting the finds. Documentary sources indicate that Skiringssal was an important royal seat in the 700s and 800s. In the book these sources are put together with the archaeological and toponymical sources which, united, show a centre of power with a clear likeness to similar places in Denmark and Sweden. A hall or sal building, presumably the Skirings-sal itself, was excavated at Huseby, near Kaupang. Nearby, a thing site is situated by a holy lake. In this, the Yngling kings' centre of power, to which many people came to attend thing meetings and sacrificial feasts, the town Kaupang was founded. In nine of the book's 20 chapters, the excavations' finds, analyses and results are presented. In three chapters, 200 years of research on Kaupang and Skiringssal are summarised, while in the remaining eight chapters an endeavour is made to re-establish the holistic approach to Skiringssal which dominated research during the first 100 years. Author Biography Dagfinn Skre is professor of archaeology at the University of Oslo and director of the Kaupang Excavation Project. Authors are: Mark Blackburn, Birgitta Hardh, Kenneth Jonsson, Christoph Kilger, Unn Pedersen, Lars Pilo, Gert Rispling and Dagfinn Skre. Table of Contents Introduction; Exploring Skiringssal 1771-1999; Preparing the New Campaign; Skiringssal, Kaupang, Tjolling -- the Toponumic Evidence; The Kaupang Cemeteries Revisited; Evidence from the Settlement Area 1956-1984; The Fieldwork 1998-2003: Overview and Methods; The Settlement: Extent and Dating; The Settlement: Artefacts and Site Periods; The Settlement: Character, Structures and Features; Geology, Soils, Vegetation and Sea-Levels in the Kaupang Area; Dendrochronological Dates From Kaupang; Interpreting the Plant and Animal remains from Viking-age Kaupang; Soils and Sediments in the Settlement and Harbour at Kaupang; The Skiringssal Cemetary; The Skiringssal Thing Site pjodalyng; The Emergence of a Central Place: Skiringssal in the 8th Century; Towns and Markets, Kings and Central Places in South-Western Scandinavia c.AD 800-950. Review "...this volume offers huge insights on an especially rich region in the Viking Age and as such is a majestic contribution to the study of urbanism in this period." -- Richard Hodges, Journal of Medieval Archaeology, Volume 51, November 2007. "In this study of Kaupang, Dagfinn Skre has given us a master-class in how to approach, research and publish a site of international archaeological significance. ... [the book] is that rare thing: an approachable and enjoyable excavation report, which also makes a major contribution to our understanding of the Viking Age. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of urbanism and the Viking Age for many years to come." -- Olwyn Owen (Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland), Antiquity, June 2008. Long Description In this, the first of six volumes, the main results of the excavations that the University of Oslo carried out at Kaupang from 1998 to 2003 are presented. A completely new picture is put forward of the port that Ottar visited in c.890. It is now clear that Kaupang was one of the four Scandinavian towns that were founded around the year 800. Kaupang is connected to the power centre of Skiringssal, to the Ynglings - the legendary Norwegian royal lineage, and to the King of the Danes - the dominant political actor in south-west Scandinavia. In nine of the book's 20 chapters, the excavations' finds, analyses and results are presented. Kaupang is shown to have had several of the same features revealed in Birka, Hedeby and Ribe - i.e., a compact permanent settlement, divided into small plots, each with a dwelling. The town could have had 400-800 inhabitants. Substantial traces of trade and craftwork are proof of the main areas of occupation. Advanced geo- and environmental-archaeological analyses have played a large role in interpreting the finds. In three chapters, 200 years of research on Kaupang and Skiringssal are summarised, while in the remaining eight chapters an endeavour is made to re-establish the holistic approach to Skiringssal that dominated research during the first 100 years. Documentary sources indicate that Skiringssal was an important royal seat in the 700s and 800s. In this volume, these sources are put together with the archaeological and toponymical sources which, united, show a centre of power with a clear likeness to similar places in Denmark and Sweden. A hall or sal building, presumably the Skirings-sall itself, was excavated at Huseby, near Kaupang. Nearby, a thing site is situated by a holy lake. In this, the Yngling kings' centre of power, to which many people came to attend thing meetings and sacrificial feasts, the town Kaupang was founded. Review Quote "...this volume offers huge insights on an especially rich region in the Viking Age and as such is a majestic contribution to the study of urbanism in this period." -- Richard Hodges, Journal of Medieval Archaeology, Volume 51, November 2007. Details ISBN8779342590 Short Title KAUPANG IN SKIRINGSSAL Pages 502 Language English ISBN-10 8779342590 ISBN-13 9788779342590 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 1 Year 2007 Author Dagfinn Skre DOI 10.1604/9788779342590 Edited by Skre, Dagfinn DEWEY 948.27 UK Release Date 2007-03-31 Imprint Aarhus University Press Place of Publication Aarhus Country of Publication Denmark Illustrations colour illus & maps Publisher Aarhus University Press Series Kaupang Excavation Project Publication Series Publication Date 2007-03-31 Subtitle Excavation & Surveys at Kaupang & Huseby, 1998-2003 -- Background & Results Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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[EAN: 9788779342590], Neubuch, [PU: Aarhus Universitetsforlag, Aarhus], Hardcover. In this, the first of six volumes, the main results of the excavations that the University of Oslo carried out at Kaupang from 1998 to 2003 are presented. A completely new picture is put forward of the port that Ottar visited in c.890. It is now clear that Kaupang was one of the four Scandinavian towns that were founded around the year 800. Kaupang is connected to the power centre of Skiringssal, to the Ynglings - the legendary Norwegian royal lineage, and to the King of the Danes - the dominant political actor in south-west Scandinavia. In nine of the book's 20 chapters, the excavations' finds, analyses and results are presented. Kaupang is shown to have had several of the same features revealed in Birka, Hedeby and Ribe - i.e., a compact permanent settlement, divided into small plots, each with a dwelling. The town could have had 400-800 inhabitants. Substantial traces of trade and craftwork are proof of the main areas of occupation. Advanced geo- and environmental-archaeological analyses have played a large role in interpreting the finds. In three chapters, 200 years of research on Kaupang and Skiringssal are summarised, while in the remaining eight chapters an endeavour is made to re-establish the holistic approach to Skiringssal that dominated research during the first 100 years. Documentary sources indicate that Skiringssal was an important royal seat in the 700s and 800s. In this volume, these sources are put together with the archaeological and toponymical sources which, united, show a centre of power with a clear likeness to similar places in Denmark and Sweden. A hall or sal building, presumably the Skirings-sall itself, was excavated at Huseby, near Kaupang. Nearby, a thing site is situated by a holy lake. In this, the Yngling kings' centre of power, to which many people came to attend thing meetings and sacrificial feasts, the town Kaupang was founded. This volume, the first of six, publishes the main results of the University of Oslo's excavations at Kaupang, 1998-2003. It presents a completely new picture of the port that Ottar visited in c.890. Kaupang was one of the four Scandinavian towns founded around 800, and was connected to the center of Skiringssal, to the Ynglings, and to the King of the Danes, the dominant political actor in southwest Scandinavia. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<

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