People have lived in the area for thousands of years, but not continuously.
Remains of the Norse settlement can be found in the area. The church ruins of
Dyrnes can be found on the north-western outskirts of the town. The Landnám
homestead, Landnamsgaarden, can
be found immediately to the west of the town. Dated to the year 1000, the
homestead is among the oldest of the Norse ruins in the area. The wider Narsaq
area has some of the most striking Norse artefacts and ruins. Erik the Red's
Brattahlid is located in present-day Qassiarsuk, and the Gardar bishop seat is
in
