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Project Details: Heart of the Atlantic: cultural landscapes of Sandoy, Faroe Islands


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Heart of the Atlantic
Title: Heart of the Atlantic: cultural landscapes of Sandoy, Faroe Islands
Description This inter-disciplinary project investigates the changing cultural and natural landscapes on the island of Sandoy, from first settlement to modern time. Archaeological investigations are focusing on the extensive excavations at Undir Junkarinsflötti, Á Sondum and Vid Kirkjard in the village of Sandur. Principle funding bodies: Anadarko (Faroes), Faroese Research Council (Faroes), Leverhulme Trust (UK) and National Science Foundation (US).
Keywords:Faroes
archaeology
Sponsors/Funders Leverhulme Trust, NSF (US), Anadarko, BP, Faroes National Museum, Bradford University, CUNY, Durham University
Country Faroe Islands
Project Start Year 2003
Project End Year Ongoing

Project Contact

Contact: Mike Church
Address Department of Archaeology Durham University
Postcode DH1 3LE
Email m.j.church@durham.ac.uk


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