L'Anse aux Meadows, Archaeological site in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The site contains eight timber and sod buildings constructed in Norse style, situated along the coastline of the Great Northern Peninsula.
Archaeological excavations in 1960 uncovered artifacts confirming the presence of Norse settlers who established this outpost from Greenland around 1000 CE.
The settlement represents the first European contact with North America, featuring reconstructed structures where interpreters demonstrate traditional Norse crafts and activities.
The site operates from June through September, offering guided tours, demonstrations, and interpretive programs that explain Norse exploration and settlement patterns.
Metal tools discovered at the site include a bronze pin and an iron smithy, indicating advanced metalworking capabilities of early Norse settlers.
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
GPS coordinates: 51.59527,-55.53122
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:05
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