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Statue of "Big Ole the Viking" in Alexandria, Minnesota, proclaiming the city the "Birthplace of America," based on an assumed authenticity of the Kensington Stone. The Kensington Runestone is a slab of greywacke stone covered in runes that was discovered in Western Minnesota , United States, in 1898.
The Ulen Sword is 19th century sword, once believed to be a Viking sword, which the town takes great pride in. The sword was found by Hans O. Hansen on his farm while plowing in 1911. The former name of the Ulen Museum was the Viking Sword Museum. The town has been able to grow slowly over the years in part thanks to Northwestern Bank.
This is a listing of sites of archaeological interest in the state of Minnesota, in the United States. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
The Kensington Runestone remains a subject of debate. While some believe it is a genuine Viking artifact, others view it with skepticism. [5] There has been a drawn-out debate regarding the stone's authenticity, but since the first scientific examination in 1910, the scholarly consensus has classified it as a 19th-century hoax. [6]
A newspaper article displaying the Ulen Sword. The Ulen Sword is an artifact which was unearthed in a field 3.25 miles (5.23 km) west of Ulen in Clay County, Minnesota.It is currently on display in the Ulen Museum (formerly the Viking Sword Museum) which is operated by the Ulen Historical Society.
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The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County is a local history museum located in Moorhead, Minnesota and exists to collect, preserve, interpret, and share the history and culture of Clay County, Minnesota. The organization directs the museum and archives at the Hjemkomst Center and provides tours of Moorhead's Hjemkomst Viking Ship and ...
Uncovering potential Viking artifacts at a public park on the island in the Baltic Sea could open a fresh approach to attracting visitors. Well, if it all turns out to be real. You Might Also Like