L’Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada, is an 11th-century Norse settlement, the earliest known European presence in North America. Featuring sod-walled structures and artifacts like iron nails, it confirms Viking exploration 500 years before Columbus. Recognized for its historical significance, it stands as a pivotal link to transatlantic discovery.

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