Qoornoq

Qoornoq
Emanuel Petersen · Public domain

Qoornoq is an uninhabited fishing village in Sermersooq municipality, southwestern Greenland. Archaeological evidence shows the area was inhabited by Saqqaq culture (Paleo-Eskimo) peoples from around 2200 BC [1]. Excavations in 1952 revealed remains of both Norse farm buildings and ancient Inuit structures [1]. The site demonstrates over 3,000 years of continuous or recurring human habitation by diverse cultures [1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period3000 - 1500 BC
CountryGreenland
Coordinates64.5334° N, 51.0944° W

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