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Karlevi Runestone
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The Karlevi Runestone stands as a remarkable monument from the Viking Age, inscribed around 1000 AD. It bears the oldest recorded skaldic verse, a four-line stanza in dróttkvætt meter praising a Danish chieftain. The stone is located near the village of Karlevi on Öland, easily visible from the road. Its runic text and poetic content offer a rare glimpse into Viking culture, blending memorial tribute with sophisticated wordplay. Visitors can view the stone up close and read an interpretation panel nearby.
Don't miss
- Read the oldest known skaldic stanza carved in runes on a 11th-century stone
- See the intricate runic carvings and the memorial to a Viking chieftain
- Photograph the stone against the open Öland landscape
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