The An­cient Roots of Ár­bær - 10 Year An­niversary

Programme: 13:00 Introduction to the origins of the research project (Spoken language Icelandic) 13:30 Archaeological tour of the excavation sites with Sólrún Inga Traustadóttir, project director (Spoken language Icelandic) 14:30–16:00 Archaeologists talk about and display artifacts that have been found, as well as the tools and equipment used in the excavation 13:00–16:00 Photo exhibition from the past 10 years of the excavation 13:00–16:00 Family scavenger hunt with an archaeological theme 13:00–16:00 Drawing and colouring workshop Ancient Roots of Árbær is an archaeological research project taking place on the farm mound at Árbær, at the Árbær Open Air Museum. The project began in 2016 and aims to answer questions related to the origins and development of settlement in Árbær and why it was initially chosen as a place to live. Was it because of the salmon in the Elliðaá rivers? Was Árbær originally a seasonal outpost (sel) from another farm, such as Gufunes, Breiðholt, or Vík? Did people settle in Árbær as early as the 9th century and build a longhouse? The results of the research will shed light on the development of the community from the earliest centuries of settlement in the area. Accessibility: The museum’s footpaths are mainly gravel. Many historic houses have steps and thresholds. Service dogs are welcome. Public Transport: Nearest bus stop: Árbæjarsafn (1-minute walk). Other stops: Laxakvísl and Fagribær (5–6 minutes away). Free parking, including blue-badge parking spots opposite the entrance, is available.