Landnámabók

Landnámabók, or "The Book of Settlements," is a medieval Icelandic manuscript that chronicles the settlement of Iceland by Norse settlers in the late 9th and early 10th centuries. Composed around the 12th century, it provides detailed accounts of the first settlers, their origins, land claims, and the establishment of farms and communities. The text serves as both a historical record and a genealogical source, illustrating the social and political organization of early Icelandic society. Landnámabók is crucial for understanding Iceland's early history, Viking Age exploration, and the cultural heritage of the Icelandic people.