Norway's King Harald laid to rest in CO2-absorbing sarcophagus
OSLO: Norway’s King Harald V has been entombed within a ship-shaped sarcophagus carved from a carbon dioxide-absorbing ancient rock, the palace revealed on Friday.
Norway's King Harald V has been laid to rest in a ship-shaped sarcophagus carved from a carbon dioxide-absorbing ancient rock. This unique final resting place was revealed by the palace on Friday, following his funeral in Oslo on September 9 and his death at the age of 89 on August 28. The royal mausoleum at Akershus fortress now holds the sarcophagus, fashioned from olivine, a greenish rock dating back 400 million years and mined in western Norway.
The coffin's design pays homage to ancient boat-burial traditions, including those of the Vikings, and King Harald's own affinity for the sea. It also accommodates his widow, Queen Sonja. The greenish olivine stone possesses the rare ability to absorb and sequester carbon dioxide, a property chosen by the designers to symbolize King Harald and Queen Sonja's love for nature and their concern for future generations.
The 20-million-kroner ($2.1 million) sarcophagus is situated alongside two others, one in white marble and the other in dark green bronze, each housing the remains of members of the royal family.
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