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Archaeologist sailed a Viking replica boat for 3 years to discover unknown ancient harbors

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A Swedish archaeologist has sailed a replica Viking boat for 3,100 miles ( 5,000 kilometers ) The boat sailed best on open water, suggesting the Vikings ' maritime trade routes took them further from land than previously assumed.

Greer Jarrett identified four harbors or "havens" located on small islands and promontories.

He published his findings May 8 in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory .