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Where did the early Icelandic Althing meet?

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The early Icelandic Althing met at Thingvellir, a site located in southwestern Iceland on the northern shore of Lake Thingvalla.12

Established around 930 CE, the Althing served as a national legislative assembly and convened at this location annually until 1798. While the parliament was later moved to Reykjavík in 1845, Thingvellir remains a site of immense historical significance and is currently designated as a World Heritage site.12