Spectacular archaeological find in Denmark

5,000-year-old map unearthed on Bornholm

TheCopenhagenPost

Oct 19, 2016

A mysterious stone found in a ditch on Bornholm by archaeology students during the summer has proven to be a 5,000-year-old map.

According to the magazine Skalk, the stone was discovered during archaeological excavation work at the Neolithic shrine Vasagård.

The stone has been studied by researchers at the National Museum of Denmark. Unlike previous and similar findings, Flemming Kaul, an archaeologist and senior researcher at the National Museum, is reasonably certain that the stone does not show the sun and the sun’s rays, but displays the topographic details of a piece of nature on the island as it appeared between the years 2700 and 2900 BC.

Ritual stones
Kaul called the stone “without parallel”. In recent years, excavations at Vasagård have turned up several stones inscribed with rectangular patterns filled with different rows of lines and shading.

“Some of the lines may be reproductions of ears of corn or plants with leaves,” said Kaul.

“These are not accidental scratches,” said Kaul. “We see the stones as types of maps showing different kinds of fields.”

READ MORE: Unique Stone Age find in Frederikssund

The recent find was not complete. It is made up of two pieces and one piece is still missing. Archaeologists believe the stones were used in Stone Age rituals.

Ellie Owens (Fleurdellie): “Internationals feel powerless, but soon realize no one wants to kick them out”

Content creator Ellie Owens reveals the struggles and joys of expat life, from navigating a new culture to thriving as a parent in Denmark’s family-friendly society, while building a successful career on social media.
Pharma boom sparks Danish economy – yet consumers are worried about Trump

Denmark faces a contradiction. On the one hand, Danish economy is booming, and the pharma industry is contributing to massive investments in increased defense. On the other hand, consumers are very skeptical, even though all indicators should give reason for optimism
“Our Copenhagen on islands”

While local politicians are working on strategies for protecting the city against future flooding, architect groups interested in climate adaptation, are instead trying to re-think the very fundamentals of Copenhagen city planning. One of these groups is Schønherr with their project “Copenhagen Islands”.
New agreement secures important school year for international students

It will still be possible for international schools to offer education in the school year corresponding to 10th grade, also called year 11. 10 million each year is allocated to maintain the offer for internationals with children in Danish schools
Denmark rearms: 120 billion DKK defense plan presented

The Danish government is massively increasing investment in defense. According to the Prime Minister, the Chief of Defense must “buy, buy, buy.” A highly unusual announcement from the Prime Minister, who will have to find money for the purchases at some point.
Copenhagen under water

Copenhagen is facing growing risks from rising sea levels and stronger storms, with large parts of the city potentially flooded in the future. While sea levels themselves will rise by approximately 54 to 74 cm, 500,000 houses and buildings are at risk of being flooded in the next 50 years. Is there a plan to address one of the biggest challenges in the city’s history?

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Career

One in five employees in Denmark in mentally straining conditions

A new report reveals that many workers in Denmark, especially in healthcare and hospitality, face difficult psychological work environments, with women particularly affected by stress, bullying, and violence.
Graduate unemployment is much higher if you studied outside Copenhagen

According to the data, graduate unemployment is 74% higher outside the capital than in Copenhagen. What is the reason?
The struggles of Asian women in Denmark’s labour market

Isha Thapa unfolds her research “An Analysis on the Inclusivity and Integration of South Asian Women in High-Skilled Jobs within the Danish Labor Market”. Thapa describes the systemic and social challenges these women face, ranging from barriers in social capital to cultural integration.

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Jobs