Norwegian archaeologists believe they have discovered the oldest rune stone, which is estimated to be 2,000 years old.. That is, he is several centuries older than the previous record holder, Science alert reports..

A 30cm x 30cm square brown sandstone rock was unearthed during excavations at an ancient burial ground in Tirifjord northwest of Oslo before construction of the railway line began in late 2021..

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Scientists carbon-analyzed the bones and wood found next to the stone and found that the runes were inscribed on it between the first and 250 AD. Runestones were commonly placed on graves, especially during the Viking Age, and were inscribed with runes, the oldest form of writing known in Scandinavia..

The researchers call the discovery of a stone, which is the same age as Jesus Christ, "

“We thought that the first stones in Norway and Sweden appeared in 300 or 400 years, but it turned out that some rune stones may be even older than we previously thought.. This is a unique discovery,” said runologist Christel Zilmer..

The origin of the rune stone remains a mystery to scientists.. They were able to translate into Latin the inscription on the Tyrifjorden rune, which formed the mysterious idiberug. Perhaps this is a reference to the person who was buried next to the stone..

Previously, archaeologists found two Viking swords in Sweden, which were located inside a stone burial chamber.. The weapon remained untouched for 1200 years and can tell a lot about the life of the people who lived here at that time..