The Rök runestone (Swedish: Rökstenen; Ög 136) is one of the most famous runestones, featuring the longest known runic inscription in stone. It can now be seen beside the church in …

Rök Stone, 9th-century memorial block bearing the longest runic inscription known, found in Östergötland, Swed. Carved in granite, 725 runes bear a legible text containing secret …

May 4, 2016 · Ranking among the world's oldest runic inscriptions in stone, the story it relates is one of Gods, war and a father losing his son in a battle, belonging to what is believed to be a …

Jan 7, 2020 · This radically new interpretation of the world’s most famous Viking Age runic monument is suggested by Per Holmberg, Bo Gräslund, Olof Sundqvist and Henrik Williams in …

The Rök Stone is one of Sweden’s most interesting rune stones. A man called Varin erected it in honour of his dead son’s memory in the 9th century. The stone stands beside Röks Church on …

Rök runestone, Sweden (Helge Andersson) In the language of the Vikings , Old Norse, rök means “monolith,” and no other runestone stands out from its peers in more ways than Sweden’s Rök.

Aug 22, 2022 · Whatever the meaning behind the runic inscriptions, they offer a window into the world of an early Viking-era Swedish society. It has also carved out a niche tourist location for …

The Rök runestone is a runestone. It has an inscription of about 760 runes, which is the longest known runic inscription in stone. It is on display at the church of Rök, a small village in the …

The Rök runestone in central middle Sweden is the most famous Viking Age runestone in the world. It is known for its long and enigmatic inscription, but maybe most of all for its supposed …

Jun 12, 2024 · Rök Stone (Rök Runestone), in Swedish, Rökstenen', is a remarkable 9th-century granite monument bearing the distinction of containing the longest runic inscription ever …