rock carving
Carving Memory in Stone: An Experimental Archaeology Project on Runic Inscription and Collective Heritage
This article presents an experimental archaeology project, conducted at Kvernsteinsparken in Hyllestad, Western Norway, involving the creation of a runic inscription carved into a stone slab by the museum educator (archaeologist Filippo Olari) and primary school students during the academic year 2024–2025. The project aimed to investigate both the technical processes involved in producing a runic monument and the social meanings associated with Viking Age and medieval commemorative practices...