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Viking textile hub uncovered in Denmark reveals a sophisticated economy

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Viking textile hub uncovered in Denmark reveals a sophisticated economy
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Archaeologists near Aarhus, Denmark, uncovered 82 pit houses forming a large, specialized Viking textile workshop complex dating to the 7th–10th centuries, with a complete production chain and finds (loom weights, spindle whorls, beads, internationally circulated coins) indicating extensive trade networks and a highly developed economy beyond warfare.

Topics:world#archaeology#culture#denmark#textile-production#trade-networks#viking-age
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