Life in a Viking Town
What was it like to live in Viking Dublin? Explore the evidence from archaeological digs at places like Wood Quay to learn about their houses, crafts, trade, and daily lives.
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What was it like to live in Viking Dublin? Explore the evidence from archaeological digs at places like Wood Quay to learn about their houses, crafts, trade, and daily lives.
Key Questions
- Identify three types of objects found by archaeologists in Viking Dublin.
- Explain what these objects tell us about the jobs and skills of the people who lived there.
- Compare daily life in Viking Dublin with life in a rural Irish ringfort.
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