Reykjavik 871 Settlement Exhibition

The Settlement Exhibition in Reykjavik is located at Borgarnes. It is an exhibition to discover the earliest settlement in Iceland. The exhibition utilizes physical and virtual art to help tourists witness the country's history—a perfect place for history buffs.

The displays use interactive screens with actual artifacts to create a fun environment. The full name of the exhibition is The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavík 871. The remains of the first settlement date back to 871 AD or two years before or after, hence the name. This is a museum built upon ruins of an old Vikings settlement and should be visited by history buffs who want to understand early Icelandic life and settlements. It houses the oldest man-made structure in Reykjavik which is a boundary wall.
Inside the exhibition, you can witness the remnants of the hall found during excavations in 2001. It is perhaps the oldest building recorded in Iceland made by people. Its origin date came from a volcanic eruption which helped confirm the accurate figures of its building time. Aside from just the ruins, you can discover artifacts from further periods in the city. It is a historically rich and informative exhibition perfect for visitors of all age groups.