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Sverd i fjell“ is a phrase in Norwegian that translates to “Swords in the mountain“. It refers to three large swords that were put there by giants in Hafrsfjord, near the city of Stavanger in Norway. The swords are meant to symbolize the historic Battle of Hafrsfjord, which took place in the 9th century and is considered to be one of the most important events in the unification of Norway. The Battle of Hafrsfjord marked the end of centuries of warfare between different regions and petty kingdoms in Norway, and is said to have resulted in the first king of a unified Norway, Harald Fairhair. The three bronze swords that are embedded vertically into the ground and rise up to a height of 8 meters, symbolizing the three armies that fought in the battle. Sverd i fjell is considered to be an important symbol of Norway’s national heritage and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. It is a popular destination for both Norwegians and foreign tourists, who come to admire its uni