Laufskálar Cairn, Iceland

Rock cairns mark the site of an ancient Icelandic farm destroyed in the first recorded eruption of the volcano Katla. The large farm, known as Laufskálar, was destroyed in the 894 eruption. A lava mound was named Laufskálar Cairn after the farm. Travelers passing through the Mýrdalssandur area of Iceland for the first time are supposed to add a stone to the cairn to bring them good luck on their journey.

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Rock cairns mark the site of an ancient Icelandic farm destroyed in the first recorded eruption of the volcano Katla. The large farm, known as Laufskálar, was destroyed in the 894 eruption. A lava mound was named Laufskálar Cairn after the farm. Travelers passing through the Mýrdalssandur area of Iceland for the first time are supposed to add a stone to the cairn to bring them good luck on their journey.