“The cities are testimony to the transformation of society that took place in the western world at the beginning of the 1900s. Norway’s nature, which is rich in waterfalls, was a competitive advantage in their efforts to establish the new power-intensive industry. Travelling the world largest power stations in remote areas, was in itself a great achievement, “writes Environmental Protection Agency said in a statement.
Industry Adventure
– Industrial Towns Rjukan and Notodden are good examples of cultural heritage from earlier periods in Norwegian history. That we now send an application, stressing that industrial heritage is an important part of the history of Norway. Hydroelectric power helped to create a modern society, says Climate and Environment Tine Sundtoft.
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Viking History
nomination “Vikingarv” consists of ship burials in Vestfold (Borrehaugene in Horten, Oseberghaugen in Tønsberg and Sandefjord Gokstadhaugen) and millstone quarries in Hyllestad in Sogn og Fjordane.
– Many people associate Norway with the Viking Age. At the same time this part of our history closely entwined with the development of European history. This verdensarvnominasjonen is a good example of this, says Sundtoft.
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