Archaeologists excavate the site of Laugavegur 1 in central Reykjavík after the building is demolished ahead of a planned reconstruction in its original form. The structure is described as one of the city’s oldest timber houses, first built in 1848. Following demolition, investigators examine archaeological remains at the site, including remains dated to the 19th century that are found beneath the property. Officials say the goal of the work is to inform how the reconstruction proceeds. The plan is to rebuild the house using as much of the original material as possible, based on findings from the excavation and any related assessments. The reporting indicates that the reconstruction is intended to restore the building’s earlier layout and character rather than replace it with a modern structure. The excavation is ongoing as part of the process to document and study the remains before reconstruction work continues.
Laugavegur 1 timber house in Reykjavík to be rebuilt after archaeological excavation
Archaeologists excavate the site of Laugavegur 1 in central Reykjavík after the building is demolished ahead of a planned reconstruction in its original form. The structure is described as one of the...
- Archaeological excavation takes place at the Laugavegur 1 site in central Reykjavík.
- The original building is demolished before a planned reconstruction in its earlier form.
- The house is first built in 1848 and is described as among Reykjavík’s oldest timber buildings.
- Excavation includes examination of 19th-century remains found beneath the site.
- The reconstruction plans to use as much of the original material as possible based on findings.
Archaeologists are excavating the site of Laugavegur 1 in central Reykjavík after one of the city’s oldest buildings was demolished ahead of a planned reconstruction in its original form. The timber house, first built in 1848, will be rebuilt using as much of its original material as possible after investigations into 19th-century remains beneath the… The post Oldest Laugavegur Building to Be Rebuilt Following Archaeological Dig appeared first on Iceland Review.
22 hours agoArchaeologists are excavating the site of Laugavegur 1 in central Reykjavík after one of the city’s oldest buildings was demolished ahead of a planned reconstruction in its original form. The timber house, first built in 1848, will be rebuilt using as much of its original material as possible after investigations into 19th-century remains beneath the… The post Oldest Laugavegur Building to Be Rebuilt Following Archaeological Dig appeared first on Iceland Review.
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