ISA team of archaeologists has been excavating at Stöð in Stöðvarfjörður for twelve years, uncovering many unknown findings. During the summer, they discovered a burial mound beneath an ancient hill, which has been continuously excavated for years. The remains found date back to the early settlement period. Dr. Bjarni F. Einarsson, the archaeologist leading the excavation, states that the discovery of the burial mound was both expected and unexpected. He explains that in Iceland, it is common for burial mounds to eventually become 'ruslaholes'—a term referring to ancient burial sites—and this particular site has indeed turned into such a location. The third burial mound discovered during these excavations is located nearby. Bjarni hopes to continue researching it next summer. He notes that the findings from this mound are distinct from the two previously examined, with over a hundred wooden artifacts found. Bjarni believes that similar wooden artifacts have been found in Ireland, suggesting that the people who settled Iceland had contact with those in Ireland. His research indicates that the wooden artifacts were likely transported from the Lyse region in Norway. He suggests that the
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