UNESCO and World Heritage Management in Jelling – Opportunities and Challenges

Recent excavations at Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church—a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994—revealed significant new structures that have transformed the understanding of this historic Danish site. Discoveries included a large palisade encircling the area, three Trelleborg-type houses, and the largest Viking Age ship setting in the Nordic region. These findings led to a boundary modification of the original inscription in 2018, highlighting their archaeological significance. The study also explores the challenges and opportunities of managing cultural heritage outside major urban centers, drawing on insights from a 2017 conference in Poland. Jelling's status as one of Denmark's most visited historical sites underscores its importance in both research and heritage preservation.

Lindblom, C. (2018). UNESCO and World Heritage Management in Jelling – Opportunities and Challenges. Ana­Lecta Archa­Eolo­Gica Res­so­Viensia, 13, 243–256. https://doi.org/10.15584/anarres.2018.13.12