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Dating back to the Iron Age, archaeologists have uncovered pre-Roman settlements in Sweden (photo).

Researchers have unearthed longhouses, fire pits, and artifacts, including medieval buckles and a pendant from the Viking era.
Археологи нашли поселения доримской эпохи в Швеции, относящиеся к железному веку (фото).

In the region of Stora Hammars on the southern coast of Sweden, where new residential complexes are planned for construction by the end of 2024, archaeologists have unearthed ancient structures dating back to the Iron Age. This area, located near the town of Helviken in Skåne, has been continuously inhabited since prehistoric times, writes Heritage Daily.

Recent excavations revealed remnants of structures such as longhouses, hearths, pits, and postholes, dating from the pre-Roman Iron Age to the Roman Iron Age (approximately from 500 BC to 400 AD).

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These longhouses are part of a larger settlement consisting of over 50 homes, situated in a favorable trading location with access to the Øresund and the Baltic Sea.

Fredrik Strandmark, a member of the research team, noted that the current site likely originates from a complex excavated more than ten years ago, with the discovered structures located on the eastern edge of the settlement.

In addition to the Iron Age findings, the team uncovered artifacts from various periods, including a Viking Age pendant, medieval buckles, pottery, and a glass item from the Migration Period (400-550 AD).

This region is known for its ancient trade routes and coastal significance, and old maps even show traces of an ancient road that passed through this area, further emphasizing its historical importance for trade.

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