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Sverd i fjell

Sverd i fjell

Monument composed of three 10-metre-high swords embedded in a rock near Stavanger, commemorating the Battle of Hafrsfjord.

Sverd i fjell is a monument located in Stavanger, Norway, commemorating the Battle of Hafrsfjord in the year 872. The monument consists of three 10-metre-tall steel swords embedded in the rock, representing the three Viking kings who united Norway in that battle. This historic and symbolic site is a reminder of the bravery and unity of the Vikings and has become an important tourist attraction in the region.