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At this site the modern city of Uppsala was founded as a port city to Gamla Uppsala, under the name of Aros. In the first centuries of the second millennium the port city outgrew Gamla Uppsala, which became increasingly isolated.
Uppsala was originally the name of a place a few kilometres north of the current city, now known as Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala). Today's Uppsala was then called Östra Aros (Eastern Aros, to differentiate it from Western Aros).
In 1286, the new Uppsala was founded. Uppsala became Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala) and Östra Aros became Uppsala. A new cathedral was built and inaugurated in 1435.
4 days ago · Originally known as Östra Aros, it was founded as a trading post at the head of navigation on the Fyris River at a point a few miles from Gamla (Old) Uppsala, which was the political and religious center of the ancient kingdom of Svea.
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- The Famous Royal Mounds Pre-Date the Viking Age. The Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala, dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries, have long intrigued academics, locals, and visitors alike.
- Rune Stones are Hidden in Plain Sight. The recent discovery of Viking ship graves in Norway has spotlighted the Viking Age's rich history. However, Sweden offers an accessible glimpse into Norse history with the world's largest collection of Viking rune stones.
- Uppsala was the Religious Centre of the Norse World. Before the spread of Christianity, Uppsala was a pivotal religious centre for Norse beliefs. Local Swedes revered it as a site of worship, believing they descended from the god Freyr.
- Uppsala Cathedral is the Tallest in the Nordics. Uppsala Cathedral, the tallest church building in the Nordic region, dominates the city's skyline. At a height of 118.7 metres (389 ft), it's well-known for its striking architecture but also holds significance as the national shrine of the Church of Sweden.
The following is a timeline of the History of Uppsala. Pre-christian Uppsala ( -1087) ca 1000 BC – Håga mound. ca 800 BC – Granhammarsmannen. ca 0 – Yngvi found the city of Gamla Uppsala according to Heimskringla. 98 – Oldest known reference to the Svear is made by Tacitus. 550–625 – Gamla Uppsala archaeological area. 984 – Battle of Fýrisvellir.
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Uppsala, län (county) in east-central Sweden. It lies between Mälaren (lake) on the south and the Gulf of Bothnia on the north. It constitutes most of the western part of the landskap (province) of Uppland.
