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Anne Stine Ingstad
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Anne Stine Moe Ingstad at work, 1963
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Anne Kirstine Moe
11 February 1918 Lillehammer, Oppland, Norway
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| Died | 6 November 1997 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Norway |
| Alma mater | University of Oslo |
| Known for | Archeology at L'Anse aux Meadows |
| Spouse(s) | Helge Ingstad |
| Children | Benedicte Ingstad |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav |
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| Fields | Archaeology |
Anne Stine Ingstad (born February 11, 1918 – died November 6, 1997) was a Norwegian archaeologist. She is famous for a big discovery she made with her husband, Helge Ingstad. In 1960, they found the remains of a Norse settlement in Canada. This important site is called L'Anse aux Meadows. It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Biography: Anne Stine's Life and Discoveries
Anne Stine Moe was born and grew up in Lillehammer, Norway. Her parents were Eilif Moe and Louise Augusta Bauck Lindeman. She had a brother named Ole Henrik Moe. In 1941, she married Helge Ingstad. After their marriage, she became his science partner.
She studied Archaeology at the University of Oslo in the 1950s. In 1960, she earned her master's degree in Nordic archaeology. For a short time, from 1960 to 1961, she worked as a curator. She worked at the Norwegian Forestry Museum in Elverum.
Finding the Viking Settlement
Between 1961 and 1968, Anne Stine and Helge Ingstad worked together. They led an important research project. Their goal was to find traces of Viking settlements in North America. They found what they were looking for at L'Anse aux Meadows. This site is on the island of Newfoundland.
They organized a team of archaeologists from many countries. Experts from Sweden, Iceland, Canada, the United States, and Norway joined them. Their excavations uncovered amazing things. They found the remains of a Norse settlement from the early 11th century.
What They Found at L'Anse aux Meadows
The team found many structures at the site. These included sod houses, which were homes made from grass and earth. They also found a forge, where metal was heated and shaped. Other discoveries included cooking pits and boathouses. These findings proved that Vikings had lived in North America.
Today, L'Anse aux Meadows is a very special place. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it is protected and recognized for its global importance.
Later Research Work
In 1977, Anne Stine Ingstad became a state research fellow. She then started a new area of study. She focused on old textiles found at other excavation sites. These sites were Kaupang and Oseberg in Norway. She studied how these ancient fabrics were made.
She later wrote a book with two other archaeologists. The book was called Osebergdronningens grav (1992). It was about the grave of the Oseberg Queen.
Honors and Awards
Anne Stine Ingstad received many awards for her work.
- In 1969, she was given an Honorary Doctorate by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This is a special degree given to honor someone's achievements.
- A building at the Memorial University of Newfoundland is named after her and her husband. It is called the Helge and Anne Stine Ingstad Building.
- In 1992, she received another Honorary Doctorate. This one was from the University of Bergen.
- She was also made a commander of the Order of St. Olav. This is a high honor in Norway.
- From 1990, she was a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science.
- She appeared in a 1984 documentary film. It was called The Vinland Mystery.
Personal Life
Anne Stine Ingstad passed away in November 1997. She was 79 years old. She left behind her husband, Helge, and their daughter, Benedicte Ingstad. Benedicte is a professor at the University of Oslo.
See also
In Spanish: Anne Stine Ingstad para niños
