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Heavener Runestone

The Heavener Runestone

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 by Tommy Hayes
Close-up of the eight runes carved into the Heavener Runestone in Oklahoma, with a drawing of the glyphs shown above the stone for comparison

About 3 min readA sandstone slab in eastern Oklahoma bears eight carved runes — and a claim that Vikings reached the state centuries before Columbus. The runes themselves tell a different story.

Categories Ancient Enigmas Tags Explained, Heavener Runestone, Ken Feder, Oklahoma, runes, Vikings Leave a comment

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