Norwegian Archaeological Society

The Norwegian Archaeological Society (Norwegian: Norsk Arkeologisk Selskap) is a professional society for archaeologists.

Formed in 1936,[1] its first secretary-general was Anton Wilhelm Brøgger, who served until his death in 1951.[2] The purpose of the society is to propagate results of Norwegian archaeological research. It releases the publication Viking.[1]

The current praeses is Christen Aass, and the secretary-general is Egil Mikkelsen. Their headquarters are located in the Viking Ship Museum.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Norsk Arkeologisk Selskap". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 22 November 2009.
  2. ↑ Solberg, Bergljot. "Anton Wilhelm Brøgger". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  3. ↑ Official site
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