Gásir Medieval Trading Site
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Gásir Medieval Trading Site

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Ruin typeTradingSite
PeriodMedieval period
From year1100
To year1500
ConditionVisibleRuins
Gásir on Eyjafjörður was one of the principal medieval trading sites of northern Iceland. Extensive archaeological remains of booths and other structures survive at the site.
Archaeological site
Protected
Excavated

Original use

Trading site and harbour

Historical significance

One of the principal medieval trading sites of northern Iceland.

Last verified 22 September 2026

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