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What Do We Know About Ancient Birka?
The remains of the ancient town of Birka are located on the small island of Björkö in the Mälaren Lake, roughly 30 kilometers (18.64 miles) outside of the capital of Sweden, Stockholm. The island measures roughly 1.5 by 1.5 kilometers (0.93 x 0.93 miles), and is filled with important archaeological remains. Of course, the remnants of the  Birka settlement  are the most important amongst these remains, and are situated at the northwestern coast of the island.
Birka is not the only type of these remains in the area. The lake is dotted with islands, and the neighboring Adelsö Island also hosts remains of a key Viking trade center. These remains are an important glimpse into the well-developed trade networks of Viking Age Sweden. ....

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