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Eiríksstaðir – Birthplace of Leif Erikson
About Eiríksstaðir – Birthplace of Leif Erikson
Eiríksstaðir is the site of the original farm of Eiríkur rauði (Erik the Red) and the birthplace of his son Leif Erikson — the Norse explorer believed to have reached North America around 1000 AD, 500 years before Columbus. A reconstructed Viking longhouse stands on the site, and in summer costumed guides demonstrate Viking age life, crafts and daily routines. The original building foundations are visible beneath a protective cover nearby.
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