A medieval testicle dagger, found at Gullberg Fortress in Gothenburg, Sweden, dates back to the mid-1400s. The dagger features an iron blade and a decorative handle made of curly birch, suggesting battle use due to its damaged condition. The fortress, strategically located at the mouth of the Gota River, protected an important Viking settlement and experienced significant destruction and reconstruction over centuries, finally falling in 1612. Eyewitness Cecilia Krakow vividly illustrates the Danish siege, reflecting the human impact of these historical conflicts.
The discovery of a testicle dagger at Gullberg Fortress highlights the areaâs historical military significance, showcasing the battles fought over strategic control of the Gota River.
Eyewitness Cecilia Krakow recounts the Danish siege in 1612, where Danish soldiers seeking food broke into her cottage, revealing the desperation of war.
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