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At Åhus museum we tell the story about became a big trading place during 7th century. Arabic coins, pearls of glas and other luxury commodoties points to the fact that Åhus was a place of importance. The town of Åhus came to belong to the archbishop of Lund. From his castle he controlled the trade. The castle is one of the remains from the Middle Ages that still remain. The exhibition at Åhus museum contains lots of archaeological finds from Åhus and its predecessors. These findings give us a glimpse of the medieval Åhus and the life in the city among merchants, scholars black brothers, the archbishop's officers, artisans and farmers. Every summer, various exhibitions complement the permanent exhibition.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 30 minutes