The Lost City Was Supposed to Be a Myth. 500 Years Later, Radar Found It Exactly Where the Legend Said.
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Key Points:
- Archaeologists have discovered the lost medieval Norwegian town of Hamarkaupangen, confirming a 16th-century legend that described the settlement east of a bishop’s castle in Hamar.
- Using modern georadar technology in 2023 and 2024, researchers pinpointed the town’s location beneath a field near the cathedral and castle, overcoming previous unsuccessful attempts.
- Excavations revealed a two-room wooden home buried under stone layers, with visible wall logs and plank floors, validating the georadar data despite challenging preservation conditions.
- The team is now searching for a fireplace and expects to uncover more medieval urban structures, including building groupings, narrow passages, and street layouts consistent with Norwegian architecture.
- This discovery transforms the centuries-old tale of Hamarkaupangen from mere folklore into confirmed historical fact.
