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from ig luisa_riedel96 posted 2026-07-11, look who they bumped into on a Berlin street ❤️

Schneider: Till, by the way, that cymbal is from my drum kit.

Till: Leave it be, Schneider—you forgot that I started out as a drummer. 😉

Myror i kaffet - Moodboard

Myran, Kaffe med mjölk, Jag

Kaffebönor, Myror i rad, Kopp

Sandby Borg is an archaeological site on the island of Öland in south-eastern Sweden. It is a fortified settlement dating from the late Roman period, around the 5th century AD. The site has gained notoriety due to its tragic history and the remarkable state of preservation of the archaeological finds.

It was a small fortified settlement, known in English as a ringfort because of its circular structure. Such forts were common in Scandinavia during the migration period, used mainly for protection. The fortress at Sandby Borg consisted of a stone wall surrounding several houses and communal spaces.

The site was discovered in the late 20th century, but systematic excavations began in 2010. Archaeologists quickly found evidence of a violent event that would have occurred around 480.

The remains of at least 26 individuals, including men, women and children, were found at the site, many in positions indicating a sudden and violent death. Investigations suggest that the inhabitants of Sandby Borg were massacred, possibly by a rival group, and that the site was abandoned immediately after the attack.

Among the most important finds at Sandby Borg are valuables such as gold jewellery, brooches, Roman coins, glass beads and household items. These finds indicate that the community had access to luxury goods and was well connected to trade networks that extended into the Roman Empire.

The Sandby Borg site offers a unique window into the life and tragedies of Scandinavian communities during the migration period. Evidence suggests that the attack was premeditated and that the attackers did not loot the site, making the event an even greater mystery. This site is one of the few archaeological examples where a virtually intact crime scene from antiquity has been found, providing valuable information about the social dynamics and conflicts of the time.

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