50 Viking Age skeletons discovered in Denmark

50 Viking Age skeletons discovered in Denmark
The 10th century Viking burial ground was unearthed in Aasum, Denmark (AP)

Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons.

The remains were preserved thanks to favourable soil chemistry, particularly chalk and high water levels, experts said.

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