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Clinker nails and axes on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Iron axes, scrapers, and clinker nails associated with ship building or repair in Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Viking-Age Anchor on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
An anchor from one of Ribe's Viking ships, the most important means of trade with this important market town. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Diagram of the Development of Ribe on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
A diagram showing how Ribe developed as a settlement between 705 and 865. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Model of Viking Age Ribe on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
A model representing the important trading settlement of Ribe in the Viking Age. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Silver sceattas from Ribe on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Several of the over 200 silver coins (sceattas) found in excavations at Ribe. Most were minted locally. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Remains of the ship from Gredstedbro on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Part of the keel, rib and stern from a 20-25m ocean-going vessel from around the year 600AD. Found in a river west of Gredstedbro, Denmark. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Souvenirs: Vikings with weapons in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Vikings with weapons, seen in the gift shop of Museet Ribes Vikinger. If you know who produces these souvenirs, please let us know!
Souvenirs: Viking children with weapons in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Viking children with weapons, seen in the gift shop of Museet Ribes Vikinger. If you know who produces these souvenirs, please let us know!
Silver replicas of the Freyja Pendant from Östergötland, Sweden, in Museet Ribes Vikinger
A replica of a silver pendant found in Östergötland, Sweden and on display in Historiska Museet, Stockholm. It is widely believed to represent the goddess Freyja. These earrings and pendants were seen in Museet Ribes Vikinger.
Yggdrasil earrings on sale at Museet Ribes Vikinger
Earrings based on Yggdrasil (the World-Tree) and produced by Museums Smykker - seen on sale at Museet Ribes Vikinger.
Who do you think this statue represents?
Sculpture seen in Museet Ribes Vikinger. We think it may represent Sif, or Freyja. Any other suggestions welcome!
Assorted glass beads on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Discarded or lost beads found on the site of Ribe's Viking Marketplace. c. 700-850. On display in Museet Ribes Vikinger.
Wooden rune blocks game in Museet Ribes Vikinger
An activity for children (and adults!) in Museet Ribes Vikinger, where you can assemble messages using runic characters.