jelling mounds
states: [denmark]
category: cultural
year: 1994
location: Vejle Commune, Region of Southern Denmark
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 55.7563888900, 9.4200000000
unesco id: 697
world heritage site: 697
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Jelling Mounds, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Denmark, is renowned for its significant historical and cultural value. The site features two large rune stones, a church, and burial mounds dating back to the 10th century, marking the transition from paganism to Christianity in the region. The larger rune stone, erected by King Harald Bluetooth, celebrates the unification of Denmark and the spread of Christianity, making it a key artifact of Viking Age history. Today, Jelling stands as a well-preserved testament to early Scandinavian heritage and identity.