A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – <\/strong>The settlement traces found at Kaupang in southern Norway represent the remains of one of the many seasonal market sites of the early Viking<\/strong> <\/a>Period.<\/p>\n It is located in Skiringssal (now known as Huseby), not far from Larvik, in Vestfold, at the mouth of the Oslofjord. Vestfold (meaning “West of the Fold”) and Fold is the ancient name of the Oslofjord. Today, Kaupang and Skiringssal are rich and important archaeological sites.<\/p>\n This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.<\/strong><\/p>\n Become a\u00a0member<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>to read more –\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you are\u00a0already a member<\/strong>\u00a0and have logged in to your account, you can\u00a0access the article here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n See also: <\/strong><\/p>\n Hedeby: Prestigious Trading Center And One Of The Largest Baltic Sea Ports In Viking Age<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bizarre And Rare Finds In Viking Houses \u2013 What Was Behind This Mysterious Practice?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Viking Ship Found With Unexpected Goods For Unclear Purpose Puzzles Scientists<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![\"Kaupang](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pr-kaupang.jpg\")
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