A chess piece cut out of herringbone was among the objects found in an archaeology expedition at Siglunes by Siglufjordur.
According Fréttabladid team leader Birna Lárusdóttir thinks that most likely the piece was cut out in Iceland in the 12th or 13th century.
The group found remains of camps for fishermen in the area, which is now in danger because of waves breaking down the coast.
Siglunes is the farm of Thormódur rammi, the first settler in Siglufjördur according to Landnáma, the Book of Settlements in Iceland.
It is clear that the habitants had a lot to do. Besides the chess piece the team found a comb made of bone and dice for games. In addition some whale and fish bones were discovered, giving and indication of what was caught and eaten.
The chess piece was wearing a helmet and weapons.
Lárusdóttir said that she hopes that research will continue in Siglunes in the future.
Source: Iceland Review [July 30, 2011]
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| Chesspiece from Siglunes [Credit: Iceland Review] |
The group found remains of camps for fishermen in the area, which is now in danger because of waves breaking down the coast.
Siglunes is the farm of Thormódur rammi, the first settler in Siglufjördur according to Landnáma, the Book of Settlements in Iceland.
It is clear that the habitants had a lot to do. Besides the chess piece the team found a comb made of bone and dice for games. In addition some whale and fish bones were discovered, giving and indication of what was caught and eaten.
The chess piece was wearing a helmet and weapons.
Lárusdóttir said that she hopes that research will continue in Siglunes in the future.
Source: Iceland Review [July 30, 2011]