The Norwegian Archaeological Society (Norwegian: Norsk Arkeologisk Selskap) is a society of Norwegians interested in archaeology.

The group aims to propagate results of Norwegian archaeological research through its magazine, Viking.[1] Formed in 1936,[1] its first secretary-general was Anton Wilhelm Brøgger, who served until his death in 1951.[2]

The current president is Lyder Marstrander. Board members are Sonja Vibecke Robøle, Christian Størmer, Leif-Dan Birkemoe, Per Kristian Skulberg, Ronny Henriksen, Ellen Drage Støeng, Hanne Ekstrøm Jordahl, Frode Iversen (secretary general) and Cathrine Brattekværne (secretary).

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 (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 20 November 2009.

Norwegian Archaeological Society

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