Six centuries-old shipwrecks unearthed in Sweden reveal secrets of medieval maritime history Archaeologists in southwest Sweden, in the coastal town of Varberg, have unearthed six historic shipwrecks near the original shoreline during an excavation connected to the construction of the Varberg Tunnel. The archaeological remains, dating from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, provide rare evidence concerning ship construction and maritime activity over several centuries. The discoveries were made during archaeological investigations that began in 2019 ahead of the Varbergstunneln construction project. According to a detailed report published by Arkeologerna, the shipwrecks illustrate a diverse array of building methods and marine uses... More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/05/six-medieval-shipwrecks-unearthed-in-sweden/