Reykjavík 871±2, Archaeological museum in Reykjavik, Iceland.
The Settlement Exhibition features an excavated Viking Age longhouse with preserved walls and a central hearth discovered beneath the streets of Reykjavik in 2001.
The museum's name refers to tephra layers from a volcanic eruption that occurred in 871, with a margin of error of two years, marking Iceland's settlement period.
The exhibition displays numerous artifacts from daily Viking life, including tools, household items, and remnants that demonstrate the early Norse settlement practices.
Located at Adalstraeti 16, the museum welcomes visitors every day from 10:00 to 17:00 and provides multimedia presentations in multiple languages.
The entire archaeological site remains in its original location, allowing visitors to walk around the actual foundation walls of a tenth-century Norse dwelling.
Location: Reykjavik
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 64.14735,-21.94278
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:09
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