Archaeologists in Denmark uncovered a 10th-century Viking pagan burial site in Lisbjerg, with 30 graves and rare artifacts linked to an elite noble family.

Archaeologists in Denmark uncovered a 10th-century Viking pagan burial site in Lisbjerg, with 30 graves and rare artifacts linked to an elite noble family.

Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarrett has embarked on a three-year, 3,100-mile expedition in a Viking boat replica, uncovering new insights into Viking maritime journeys.

Now that recovery work is underway, the team has confirmed the site holds an unexpected scene: a Viking boat grave for a respected local woman buried with her beloved pet dog.

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The skeleton of an ancient woman found in the Viking-era boat grave. Photo from the Arctic University Museum of Norway The larger skeleton belonged to a deceased woman, the museum said.