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    L’Anse aux Meadows is an archaeological site located in Newfoundland island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is dating back to 1000 AD, and considered the only known Norse settlement in North America. The site contains several well-preserved sod houses and artifacts that demonstrate Viking settlement in the New World. L’Anse aux Meadows sheds light on early transatlantic travel and cultural exchange by providing insight into Viking exploration and encounters with indigenous people. In 1978, the site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, emphasizing its importance in comprehending early European exploration of North America.
    The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the official name, L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.
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    L’Anse aux Meadows
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    L’Anse aux Meadows
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    L’Anse aux Meadows

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    1978

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Canada

    Newfoundland and Labrador

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    11th Century AD

    Viking

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    Viking Monuments

     

     

     

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