The Archaeological Research Department
There are over one hundred sites within the city limits where archaeological finds have been registered with the department.
Its task is to see that these sites are not disturbed during construction and to provide advice on design. The department supervises construction on historical sites in the city, including Kjalarnes. Extensive archaeological research has been undertaken at several locations in Reykjavik, on Videy island, Arnarholl and Adalstraeti 12 where the Settlement Exhibition Reykjavik 871 is now open.