A Prosperous Beginning
The Vikings first settled in Greenland in 985 AD, led by Erik the Red. For centuries, they established a thriving community, building farms, trading walrus ivory, and constructing churches like the one at Hvalsey. They adapted to the harsh environment and formed a society that lasted over 400 years.
Last Known Records
The last documented event in the Norse Greenland community was a wedding at Hvalsey Church in 1408. Despite the ongoing climate challenges, this record showed no signs of imminent catastrophe. Shortly after, all contact with the outside world ceased, and the Norse vanished from history.
Theories of Disappearance
Theories about their disappearance range from climate change, with the onset of the Little Ice Age, to isolation and economic collapse as European trade dwindled. Others suggest over-reliance on European goods and a failure to adapt to Inuit survival methods. Despite extensive research, no definitive reason has been confirmed.
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Greenland Vikings ⚔️
A Prosperous Beginning
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