In Oslo, archaeologists find the remnants of a rare and historic ship.

 

In Bjrvika, Oslo, Norway, archaeologists from the Norwegian Maritime Museum discovered the wreckage of a lovely wooden ship. Archaeologists say the discovery is unusual.

It is absolutely unique. Archaeologist Sarah Fawsitt of the Norwegian Maritime Museum said in a press statement, "We don't know if it's Norwegian yet; it may originate from Poland or Germany.

In addition, the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) is taking part in the ship's excavation.

Over 50 boat remnants have been found in Bjrvika as a result of excavations that have been taking place there for almost 20 years, Fawsitt stated.

Typical boatbuilding technique

The boat was constructed using the clinker-building method, which involves overlapping the edges of the hull planks. This process is the standard Nordic way for building wooden boats, and the Vikings also employed it.

According to NTB, the boat that has just been found has been buried in clay on Srenga for several hundred years.

It is quite old and made of oak. It might date back to the Middle Ages. It might, however, have been added to afterwards. We must investigate," Fawsitt said.

The ship excavations at Bjrvika paint a picture of boat construction in the early modern and medieval periods. They also provide insight into the former way of life in the waterfront district of Oslo.

"The midsection of the boat hasn't been excavated yet. To determine what was loaded onboard the boat, we will collect some samples. We might discover further items down there. It's therefore quite thrilling. Like a Christmas gift we haven't yet unwrapped," Fawsitt said.