Church Ruins Hvalsey, Greenland
by Juergen Weiss
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Church Ruins Hvalsey, Greenland
Artist
Juergen Weiss
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Photograph
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Bulit of stone in the 14th century, the " HVALSEY CHURCH ", located south from Qaqortoq, is Greenlands biggest and best-preserved ruins from the viking-period.
(This image was taken on the 12th Sep. 2001 after celebrating a Requiem for the Two Towers in New York and the people who died there on the 11th Sept.).
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January 15th, 2010
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Comments (2)
Anne Norskog
My husband's paternal grandfather was from Telemark, Norway. They came to the United States through Ellis Island more than a century ago. These ruins in Greenland are a treasure! Thanks for sharing.
Julie Lueders
Isn't history amazing, to think you stood here the viking worship, blows me away,, I find the texture and dramatic black and white incredible. Very cool Juergen, julie
Juergen Weiss replied:
Thank you for dropping by and making your lovely comment, Julie ! So much appreciated ♥