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Haraldshaugen (Norwegian: ''Riksmonumentet Haraldshaugen'') is a national monument in Haugesund, Norway. The monument was erected during the millennial celebration of Norway's unification into one kingdom under the rule of King Harald I of Norway (Norwegian: ''Harald Hårfagre'').〔(''Kong Haralds Grav'' (Arkeologisk museum i Stavanger) )〕 〔(''Haraldshaugen'' (Store norske leksikon) )〕 Haraldshaugen was unveiled on July 18, 1872 by Crown Prince Oscar (later King Oscar II of Sweden) in connection with the one thousand year anniversary of the Battle of Hafrsfjord. The monument is designed by Norwegian architect Christian Christie. Norwegian national poet, Ivar Aasen, wrote a poem entitled ''Haraldshaugen'' to commemorate the event.〔(''Haraldshaugen by Ivar Aasen'' (Folkesagn og folkediktning) )〕 Haraldshaugen is located in the northern suburbs of Haugesund. The monument consists of a large mound surrounded by a granite memorial stones with 29 smaller stones, one from each of the historic counties of Norway. At the top of the mound stands a 17m high granite main obelisk, with four bronze panels around the base. Each panel depicts important scenes from the life of King Harald I.〔(''Haraldshaugen, the national monument'' (Haugesund Today) )〕 Haraldshaugen commemorates the Battle of Hafrsfjord which commonly dates to the year 872. The Battle of Hafrsfjord has traditionally been regarded as the point in which western Norway was for the first time unified under one monarch. Haraldshaugen has been stated to be the burial site of King Harald I, who died circa 933 at Avaldsnes on nearby Karmøy, south of Haugesund.〔(''Haraldshaugen monument to the "founder of Norway" in Haugesund'' (Stavanger Travel AS) )〕 ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Haraldshaugen」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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