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Bettina Ebert has received eight million NOK to research medieval adhesives
Conservator Bettina Ebert at the Museum of Archaeology has been awarded eight million by the Research Council of Norway....
Discovery of the century – Norwegian gold treasure found with a metal detector
Extraordinary gold find from the 6th century discovered on the island of Rennesøy, Stavanger.
New Viking Period exhibition coming soon
Our new Viking exhibition, focused on myths and stories from the Viking Period, opens Friday 25th of August. The current...
10 million NOK for research on under-explored marine resources
Environmental changes from generation to generation aren’t always visible. A new research project exploring natural reso...
Unique sword casts new light on Viking voyages across the North Sea
A unique type of Viking Age sword with spectacular ornamentation has been found in Stavanger. The closest parallel is a ...
Jewellery from grave of high status Viking woman delivered at museum’s door
Archaeologists at the Museum of Archaeology in Stavanger could hardly believe their eyes when dress accessories typical ...
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