The Institute of Archaeology, Iceland (Fornleifastofnun Íslands) aims to increase research and publication in archaeology and related fields in Iceland. Particular emphasis has been put on development and improvement, and members of the Institute have participated in various activities: the revision of the antiquities legislation and the reorganization of the heritage management; development and improvement of methods of archaeological survey, excavation, environmental assessment and data management.
The Institute runs a database of research data and information on Icelandic sites (ISLEIF) and publishes an international journal on Icelandic archaeology and related subjects:Archaeologia Islandica (ArchIs). The Institute has also participated in various educational programmes, provided educational grants and opportunities for practical studies and it runs an international field school, giving field training to young scholars.
Contact details
Fornleifastofnun Íslands
Bá¡rugata 3
101 Reykjavík
Iceland
Web: www.instarch.is
Project members
Oscar Aldred
Óskar Gásli Sveinbjarnarson
The project ArchaeoLandscape Europe is funded by the European Union within the framework of the Culture 2007-2013 framework (CU7-MULT7, Strand 1.1 Multi-Annual Cooperation Projects). This website reflects the views of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.