Viking settlement

Viking settlement refers to the process where Norse traders, explorers, and warriors established communities across parts of Europe and beyond during the Viking Age (roughly late 8th to early 11th centuries). These settlements served as bases for further exploration, trade, and conquest, often transforming into towns or integrating into existing societies. Vikings utilized advanced shipbuilding skills to reach distant lands, where they built homes, farms, and trading posts. Their settlements influenced local cultures through contact and exchange, leaving lasting impacts on regions such as the British Isles, Normandy, and parts of Eastern Europe.