SwedenEarly written sources show that already during prehistory, Gamla Uppsala was widely famous in Northern Europe as the residence of Swedish kings of the legendary Yngling dynasty [1]. People have been buried in Gamla Uppsala for 2,000 years, since the area rose above water [1]. Originally there were between 2,000 and 3,000 mounds in the area but most have become farmland, gardens and quarries [1]. Today only 250 barrows remain [1]. The Royal Mounds (Kungshögarna) is the name of the three large barrows located in Gamla Uppsala [1].
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Also known as: 감라웁살라, Alt-Uppsala, Gamla-Uppsala, Gamla Uppsala (bahin nga lungsod), Gamla Upsala, Gamla-Upsala, Gamle Uppsala, Gamlis, Stara Uppsala, Vanha Uppsala, Vanha Upsala, Vecā Upsāla
| Type | City/town/settlement |
|---|---|
| Period | 1 - 500 AD |
| Country | Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59.8971° N, 17.6290° E |