Viking Falconry
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Some graves in Norway and Sweden from the Vendel period and Viking Age contained the bones of falcons along with the high-status warriors interred there. Archaeologists have found other graves and treasure hordes that contained small iron or copper bells that may be associated with falconry. In addition to this material evidence, there are runestones that depict hunters with dogs and falcons, including those at Alstad, Toten (Norway), and Böksta, Uppland (Sweden).