Vikings’ Legacy Is Still Alive In Ireland – DNA, Ancient Ruins And Modern Cites Reveal
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Vikings left an everlasting legacy in Ireland. While you are in Ireland, you can visit archaeological places where battles between Vikings and the Irish were fought. Many ancient ruins in Ireland tell a lot about the country’s Viking heritage.
Skeletons of Norse warriors and their artifacts are still unearthed in Ireland. DNA studies have revealed the Irish are much more genetically diverse than previously believed and have Viking and Norman ancestry. A comprehensive DNA studied showed 20 % of the Irish population can trace their origin to the Norsemen!
Add to this the fact the Norsemen founded many of the island Nation’s towns and cities, including its capital, Dublin, and the picture becomes clear. The Vikings’ legacy is still alive in Ireland.
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