Archaeologists verify L’Anse aux Meadows as the primary proof of European presence in North America, courting again to across the yr 1000.
Current expeditions counsel Norse involvement on Oak Island, with findings traced from Greenland to Iceland and Newfoundland.
Proof of Viking useful resource extraction actions signifies a base camp was established within the area, supporting additional exploration.
Butternuts found close to L’Anse aux Meadows, a species not native to the realm, counsel Norse exploration prolonged as far south as Nova Scotia.
Historic sagas reference a summer season camp known as Hóp, believed to be positioned south of L’Anse aux Meadows, doubtlessly linking to Oak Island.
Artifacts from Oak Island, together with a weapon level, present traits according to the Viking time interval, as confirmed by XRF scans.
Ongoing analysis goals to check Oak Island artifacts with lavatory iron samples to additional perceive Norse exercise within the area.
