Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church
Vejle Commune, Region of Southern Denmark
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Identifier |
697 |
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states |
dk |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(iii) |
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Title |
jelling mounds, runic stones and church |
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latitude |
55.7563896179 |
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longitude |
9.4200000763 |
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location |
vejle commune, region of southern denmark |
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Region |
europe and north america |
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year |
1994 |
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unique number |
2316 |
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description |
the jelling burial mounds and one of the runic stones are striking examples of pagan nordic culture, while the other runic stone and the church illustrate the christianization of the danish people towards the middle of the 10th century. |
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