Archaeologists to investigate Copenhagen’s past


The archaeologist's dream, a big project in a major city which hasn't
been touched (archaeologically speaking) in 200 years. And a need for
65 archaeologists. And known probable locations. "Lene Høst-Madsen,
the museum’s curator, said the city’s original port at Gammel Strand,
along with the ports of Østerbro and Vesterbro - located at Kongens
Nytorv square and City Hall square, respectively - are the spots most
likely to reveal something significant."


Archaeologists to investigate city’s past
Thursday, 28 May 2009 12:46 KM Culture
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Excavations for the new metro train system will allow archaeologists
to make new discoveries about early city life

Copenhagen City Museum is looking for 65 archaeologists to take part
in excavations in the areas where the new Metro City Ring will be
built, reports MetroXpress newspaper.

Museum officials hope that relics up to 1000 years old could be among
the possible treasures hidden under the city.

Lene Høst-Madsen, the museum’s curator, said the city’s original port
at Gammel Strand, along with the ports of Østerbro and Vesterbro -
located at Kongens Nytorv square and City Hall square, respectively -
are the spots most likely to reveal something significant.

‘There should be good, rich finds at those three places, with
undisturbed cultural layers and considerable traces of human
activity,’ said Madsen.

Archaeologists have not had the opportunity to excavate under the city
centre since the establishment of the first local trains stations in
the mid 1800s.

Excavations are scheduled to begin in October and will continue until
autumn 2011.



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