stóreignarn
Stóreignarn is a type of prehistoric stone circle found in Iceland. The name "stóreignarn" translates to "great shrine" in Icelandic, which was derived from the Old Norse word "ega" meaning shrine or temple.
The stóreignarn finds in Iceland are significant as they pre-date those found in the British Isles. The
The exact purpose and meaning of the stóreignarn remains unclear to archaeologists. Some speculate that these
Multiple stóreignarn sites have been identified in Iceland. However, it remains unclear whether they were built
Dating the stóreignarn to roughly 3500 BCE places it alongside other notable prehistoric structures such as