Question

Why was Hedeby attacked and what were the consequences

Answer 1

Hedeby was attacked by King Harald of Norway in 1050, as part of his conflict with the King of Denmark. After the remains were also sacked and burned down by Slavs in 1066, Hedeby was abandoned. The people from Hedeby consequently moved and founded Schleswig.

Answer 2

Question:

Why was Hedeby attacked and what were the consequences

Answer:

Hedeby is the Southernmost Nordic town, and played an important role as a key trading center in the viking age. It is at the crossroads of the Slien Fjord and the Baltic Sea to the East, streams that led to the Atlantic running close by to the West and the main land route, the Army Road running along the Jutland high ridge up along the Eastern side of Jutland. Hedeby is also known as Sliesthorp, Sliaswich and æt Hæthum or Haitha Town.

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