Reykjavík Declines Donation of Dinosaur Bone

The city of Reykjavík has rejected a proposed gift of a dinosaur bone, with city officials declining to accept the prehistoric artifact. The reasons for the refusal were not immediately clear.

12 Jun, 10:19 — 12 Jun, 10:19

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Reykjavík Rejects Proposed Dinosaur Bone Gift

Reykjavík City Council has decided not to accept a proposed donation of dinosaur bones following a review that found significant costs and uncertainties would be involved in displaying the collection. As reported by RÚV, the offer came from Marcus Eriksen, a semi-Icelandic archaeologist whose mother was Icelandic and who has family ties to Iceland. What’s… The post Reykjavík Rejects Proposed Dinosaur Bone Gift appeared first on Iceland Review.

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Reykjavík Declines Donation of Dinosaur Bone

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