Viking York: What the Jorvik Excavations Revealed About Urban Norse Life
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Viking York: What the Jorvik Excavations Revealed About Urban Norse Life The excavations at Coppergate in York (known to the Vikings as Jorvik ) conducted by the York Archaeological Trust between 1976 and 1981 revolutionized our understanding of urban Norse life. Due to the damp, waterlogged soil, organic materials—such as wood, leather, textiles, and food remains—were preserved in remarkable detail, offering a rare window into the daily realities of an Anglo-Scandinavian city. 1. Urban Layout a