In the 10th century, Hedeby became embedded in the defensive earthworks of the Danevirke which controlled the borderland and the portage. The importance of the border and portage situation is showcased by large quantities of imports from distant places among the rich assemblages in Hedeby. Attributes of the property include the archaeological remains of Hedeby including traces of roads, structures and cemeteries. IntegrityHedeby and the Danevirke encompass archaeological sites and structures of the 6th to 12th centuries which represent a trading town and an associated defensive wall complex. Hedeby has not been inhabited or otherwise built upon since it was abandoned, ensuring the authenticity of its archaeological deposits.