Absalon's Castle

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fortification on the island of Slotsholmen in Copenhagen

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역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Absalon's Castle

Welcome, intrepid historian, to the subterranean depths beneath Christiansborg Palace. You are about to embark on an archaeological journey into the very genesis of the Danish capital. …
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2The Ring Wall

As we navigate the dimly lit walkways, direct your attention to the massive, curved configuration of stones on your left. This is the remnant of Bishop Absalon's original ring wall, the primary defensive perimeter of the 1167…
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3The Bishop's Palace Foundations

Moving deeper into the excavation, we encounter a distinct shift in the masonry. Within the protective embrace of the boulder ring wall, you can observe the neatly laid, fired red bricks that once formed the foundation of the…
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4The Filled Moat and Stratigraphy

Look closely at the cross-sections of earth preserved behind the protective glass along our route. This provides a masterclass in archaeological stratigraphy. …
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5The Transition to Copenhagen Castle

As we proceed, the crude boulders of Absalon give way to more systematic, robust brickwork. We have stepped forward in time. …
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6The Ancient Well

In the center of this excavated sector lies a crucial piece of medieval survival infrastructure: the castle well. In the context of medieval siege warfare, a fortress without an internal, secure water supply would fall in a…
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7The Fairy Tale Monster Exhibition

Before we conclude, we must acknowledge the contemporary curation of these ruins. Recently, the museum directors have integrated a special exhibition into the dark recesses of the excavation, hiding monsters from ancient folklore…
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8Absalon's Castle

As we conclude our archaeological descent into the ruins of Absalon's Castle, we prepare to ascend back into the light of the modern Danish parliament. Our analytical journey has taken us through the brutal, boulder-strewn…
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