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| Kyi, Shchek, Khoriv and Lybid found the city of Kiev, 482 |
Both of the capitals of Ukraine and Ireland were founded by Vikings.
Ukraine by three brothers and their sister who sailed down the rivers until they found the perfect spot to found Kiev and Kievan Rus. It is said to have been established in 482 and Christianity reached it in 988.
Dublin was founded by Vikings. They founded a new town on the south bank of the Liffey in 841. It was called Dubh Linn, which means black pool. The new town of Dublin was fortified with a ditch and an earth rampart with a wooden palisade on top. The Danes were slowly converted to Christianity and the first Bishop of Dublin was appointed in 1028.
The Vikings are portrayed as fierce warriors in the western world. But in the Eastern world they are seen as smart, benevolent business people who created centres of trade and excellence. Perhaps Ukrainians have some of both chracteristics -- they want peace and prosperity and are willing to fight for it.
Read about clinker-built Viking Ships and their routes.
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