Summary
A Viking ship called the Oseberg has been moved to a new building designed to preserve it for the future. The ship was originally discovered in Norway in 1903 and is over 1,000 years old. This move is part of efforts to protect it and other Viking artifacts.
Key Facts
- The Oseberg ship is more than 1,000 years old and was discovered in Norway in 1903.
- Experts believe the ship might have been built for an important person, possibly a king or queen.
- The ship was found in a well-preserved grave, allowing much of it to remain intact.
- About 90% of the ship's wood is original from when it was first constructed.
- Over time, the ship began to degrade due to humidity and visitors' breath in its old display building.
- A new building was constructed to better preserve the ship and can handle more visitors.
- On September 10, the Oseberg ship was carefully moved to its new location using a specially designed crane system.
- The new facility housing the ship will open to the public in 2027 and is designed to last 200 years.
