Canada Newfoundland and Labrador
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
A UNESCO World Heritage site in Newfoundland, marking the only known Norse settlement in North America outside Greenland.
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- https://www.pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/nl/meadows
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L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland in Canada. The site represents the first-known evidence of a Norse presence in North America, dating back to around 1000 AD. Visitors can explore reconstructed Norse buildings, learn about Viking history, and enjoy stunning views of the rugged coastal landscape.
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World Heritage Sites in North America
seeker (Seeker Editors) Sprawling natural parks with unique wildlife, ancient and mysterious temples, world-renown monuments, and more- the continent of North America is one with a deep history to be uncovered. Explore some of humankind's most famous mysteries and witness nature's magnificence at these UNESCO designated world heritage sites across the massive continent.