Radar Uncovers Norway's Lost Medieval Town Hidden in Legend
Archaeologists in southern Norway confirmed the long‑told tale of Hamarkaupangen, a medieval town described near Hamar’s cathedral, after 2023–24 georadar surveys pinpointed ruins and an excavation revealed a two‑room wooden dwelling. The find, aligned with a 16th‑century chronicle, suggests an urban layout with buildings and streets, moving the site from legend to historical reality.