Across Europe, there are artifacts and remains that attest to the long history of human habitation on the continent. One of the best countries that demonstrates this material past is Denmark. Due to its boggy terrain, which helps to preserve artifacts and remains, and its long history of archaeological practice, Danish museums are simply full of amazing sights and wonders to behold, especially from the Iron Age period. Read on for three key reasons why Denmark is a must-visit country if you love all things Iron Age.
Iron Age Bog Bodies
Perhaps the most famous “bog body” (human remains found preserved in peat bogs) is Tollund Man. His remains are housed in the Silkeborg Museum, and there is a fantastic exhibition that accompanies these to explain how he might have lived and died.
Quality Local Museums
While many of the country’s greatest artifacts are housed in larger museums in the capital of Copenhagen, local museums have plenty to offer visitors. There is an ongoing practice in Denmark of housing artifacts in the museum most local to the find site, meaning that apparently small, unimportant museums can house world-famous archaeological materials and remains.
Numerous Artifacts
The sheer quantity of historically significant finds that come from Denmark is staggering. These point to a successful, thriving Iron Age community living here, and also indicate the usefulness of the boggy environment in preserving materials that might otherwise decay.