The settlement exhibition

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Frommer's Frommer's
"The oldest known evidence of human habitation in Reykjavík, dating from 871." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"This fascinating archaeological ruin/museum is based around a 10th-century Viking longhouse unearthed here from 2001 to 2002, and the other settlement-era finds from central Reykjavík. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Said remains turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in the city, with some fragments dating to before 871 AD." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The core exhibit features the remains of a 10th-century Viking longhouse dating back to the year 871, give or take a couple years." Full review