The Archaeological Heritage Agency of Iceland

The Archaeological Heritage Agency of Iceland, established in 2001, is the central authority for protection and management of archaeological monuments and sites in Iceland. The Agency operates according to the National Heritage Act No. 107/2001 and provisions in other relevant Acts, and reports to the Minister of Education, Science and Culture. The Agency has its head office in Reykjavik, and four district offices.

The mission of the Agency, in accordance with the National Heritage Act, is to safeguard the Icelandic cultural heritage and render it intact to future generations. To achieve this the main focus of the Agency is on in-situ preservation of archaeological monuments and sites, on the increasing of public awareness and access to the cultural heritage, and on promoting research.