What were Bronze Age lurs used for in Denmark?

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In the context of the history of Denmark, the lur was a long, curved bronze horn created during the Late Bronze Age (approximately 1000–800 BCE).12

These instruments, which typically feature a conical bore and a distinctive S-shape, are frequently discovered in pairs in prehistoric Scandinavian excavations, particularly within Denmark. While their exact function is not definitively documented, historians and archaeologists believe they were likely played for ritualistic purposes.32