In the village of Tvååker in Sweden, a massive Viking burial site consisting of 139 graves was discovered during archaeological investigations prior to road construction. Human and animal bones, along with various metal and ceramic artifacts, were found in the graves believed to have been lost due to agricultural activities. Researchers emphasize that the burial site was an important area for Viking Age trade. Archaeologists in Tvååker, southeastern Sweden, unearthed a vast Viking burial site during pre-road construction inspections.

According to the Swedish National Historical Museums, archaeologists who wanted to examine the area before road work identified 139 separate graves in the burial ground.

The above-ground remains of the burial ground have long been unknown, and are believed to have been lost due to agricultural activities.

Human and animal bones were discovered in the graves. It is presumed that cattle and pigs were offered as sacrifices, while dogs accompanied the deceased.

Researchers also acquired evidence indicating that bodies were cremated before animals were placed. Project leader Petra Nordin revealed that after the corpses were cremated, the ashes of the unburned animals were placed on them as a food offering. Archaeologists also found metal accessories, ceramic vessels, and large stones placed around some graves in the shape of a boat. Additionally, a silver Arab coin dating back to 795-806 offers clues about the period of the burial ground. Nordin shared interesting details about the 17 vessels, bones, and iron arrowheads found inside one of the graves. While only 6% of the burial site has been excavated so far, it is hoped that further excavations in the area will provide more insight into the role of the Viking Age in trade and transportation.