Qoornoq

Qoornoq, an uninhabited fishing village in southwestern Greenland, is an archaeological site of significant historical interest. The village, now part of the Sermersooq municipality, was once inhabited by the Saqqaq culture as early as 2200 BCE. It features archaeological remnants of both ancient Inuit and Norse origins, including the ruins of a Norse farm with double-hatched outer walls and several Inuit houses. These findings highlight the site's cultural interactions and transitions over centuries. Despite its abandonment in 1972, descendants still visit in summer, maintaining a connection to their heritage. The presence of a mid-20th-century railway for fish transportation adds an industrial layer to its historical narrative.