Kujataa facts for kids

Kujataa is a unique farming area in southern Greenland. It's a special place because it shows how people have farmed the land in a very cold, sub-arctic climate for a long time.

What is Kujataa?

Kujataa is a landscape found in the southern part of Greenland. It's known for its green fields and farms, even though it's located in a sub-arctic region. This means the climate is cold, but not as extreme as the true Arctic.

A Special Place for Farming

Kujataa holds an important record: it's the first known place where farming, also called agriculture, was successfully done in the entire Arctic region. This shows how clever and adaptable people were to grow food in such a challenging environment.

History of Kujataa

Kujataa is also important for understanding history. It has the oldest signs of the Old Norse culture spreading outside of Europe. The Old Norse people were Vikings who settled in Greenland many centuries ago. They brought their farming traditions with them, and Kujataa shows how they adapted to the local conditions.

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Because of its special history and unique farming traditions, Kujataa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017. This means it's recognized as a place of great importance to all of humanity, and efforts are made to protect it for future generations.