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The Lost Norse of Greenland
Vanished 15th c. ยท Hvalsey, Eastern Settlement, Greenland
UnsolvedThe prize. The lost wealth of a Norse colony
Where. Hvalsey, Eastern Settlement, Greenland
Status. Unsolved
Where. Hvalsey, Eastern Settlement, Greenland
Status. Unsolved
The account
Norse farmers thrived in Greenland for five centuries, then vanished. Their churches, silver, and fate were swallowed by the ice.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Hvalsey, Eastern Settlement, Greenland.
- What you are chasing is The lost wealth of a Norse colony. Work the documented record of The Lost Norse of Greenland back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Hvalsey, Eastern Settlement, Greenland and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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