The Burial Site of Harald Bluetooth Exposed in Poland by the Satellite Imagery
Marek Kryda Marek Kryda
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 Published On Premiered Jun 13, 2022

Was the church in Wiejkowo, Poland built on the top of the Danish Royal burial mound containing the grave of Harald Bluetooth? Adam of Bremen the author of "Gesta Hammaburgensis ecclesiae pontificum" (The Deeds of Bishops of the Hamburg Church), tells that Harald was brought wounded to Wolin (Jumme/Jomsborg) after the battle, and he died there: "Against expectations - the population was the pagans - they received him hospitably. However, he was weakened by his wounds, and a few days after he died (…)". #Viking; #Denmark; #Kryda; #Jomsviking; #Harald; #Bluetooth

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