Norway, To Preserve The Buried And Fast Degrading Viking Ships, Has Decided To Quickly Launch The First Viking Ship Excavation Since 1904 (About A Century). The Excavation Will Help Understand The Ships Themselves And The Historic Era As A Whole. 8th And 11th Century Viking Kings And Dignitaries Are Often Buried With Ships Hoisted Ashore.
Norway starts digging up first Viking ship in a century – Newspaper – DAWN.COMInitial observations suggest remains are in very bad shape, forcing authorities to launch excavations quickly.