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1. 1. Traces of the Past : XRF analysis of soils samples from a medieval churchyard in Sigtuna, Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Arkeologiska forskningslaboratoriet

   Author : Jeremy Hobbs; [2020]
   Keywords : XRF; multi- element analysis; soil samples; Sigtuna; early medieval archaeology; urban archaeology; church; churchyard.;

   Abstract : Sigtuna is one of the first settlements in Sweden considered to be a proper town. Taking over Birka´s function as a central trading hub when it was founded in the late 10th century AD, Sigtuna was characterized by its early connection to Christianity, and many churches were built there. READ MORE

3. 2. Reflections in the dark : Ground-penetrating radar surveys for the detection of Viking Age and early medieval harbor remains in Sigtuna, Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Arkeologiska forskningslaboratoriet

   Author : Anne Homeister; [2015]
   Keywords : Geophysik; Georadar; Sigtuna; harbor; Viking Age; early medieval; Geofysik; Georadar; Sigtuna; Uppland; hamnar; Draken; Urmakaren; Koppardosan; Borgmästarängen; Vikingatiden; tidig medeltid;

   Abstract : In this thesis a ground-penetration radar survey was carried out in four areas, Borgmästarängen, Draken, Urmakaren and Koppardosan in Sigtuna. The aim of this paper is to detect remnants of the Viking Age harbor at those chosen sites. READ MORE