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Researchers investigating lives of ancient Viking settlers in Iceland discover beautiful bone pin
In June and July, anthropologist and assistant professor Kathryn Catlin and her team carried out excavations of a small Norse farm in Iceland established in the 9th century.3 years ago — News -
Researcher surveying Viking Age sites in Iceland: "The results are fantastic"
Multiple geophysical surveys have been carried out in Iceland this summer at archaeological sites such as the monasteries at Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Þingeyrar, and the Keldur and Glaumbær Viking Age farms. Researchers are thrilled by the results.4 years ago — News -
Ground-penetrating radar surveys of Viking and medieval sites in Iceland are showing exciting results
As The Viking Herald has previously reported, archaeologists from Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage (NIKU) are carrying out multiple surveys using ground penetrating radar in Iceland this summer.4 years ago — News -
Researchers are excavating a manmade Viking Age cave in Iceland: "It's a unique feeling, to be in a Viking house that is still standing"
In the summer of 2021, a network of manmade caves was discovered in South Iceland, southwest of Oddi. One of the caves seems to have been dug out in the 10th century CE, making it a Viking Age structure.4 years ago — News -
New research: Viking Age sites in Iceland to be analyzed with geo-radar technology
The Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) will contribute to new research in Iceland with its unique expertise in cutting-edge geo-radar technology. Several Icelandic sites will be surveyed.4 years ago — News
