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The site of Gásir in Eyjafjörður in northeast Iceland was excavated from2001–2006, revealing details of one of the larger seasonal trading centers ofmedieval Iceland. Interdisciplinary investigations of the site have shed lightupon the organization of the site and provided confirmation of documentaryaccounts of both prestige items (gyrfalcons, walrus ivory) and bulk goods(sulphur) concentrated for export. Gásir was a major point of cultural contactas well as economic exchange between Icelanders and the world of medievalEurope, and the zooarchaeological analyses indicated a mix of foodways and thepresence of exotic animals and a well-developed provisioning system, whichsupplied high-quality meat and fresh fish to the traders. The excavationsdemonstrated an unexpected regional-level economic impact of the seasonallyoccupied site on the surrounding rural countryside, and contribute to ongoinginvestigations of the extent and impact of overseas trade in medieval I

Gásir in Eyjafjörđur: International Exchange and Local Economy in Medieval Iceland