Actually, this second Viking site is
huge!!!
If this pans out, it proves that the Vikings actually
colonized North America; at least briefly. l'Anse-aux-Meadows just proved that the Vikings had reached NA, but perhaps had established nothing more than a temporary outpost that might have lasted a season or two (a bit like us visiting the moon but never going back).
Point Rosee is at the SW extremity of Newfoundland, within spitting distance of Cape Breton, fully 600 km further south than l'Anse-aux-Meadows. Furthermore, initial reports indicate a "farm" and a smithy (bog iron), which means a settlement. If they made it this far, you can be damned sure that the Vikings also visited mainland NS, explored the Northumberland Strait, and visited at least southeastern NB. They've even found Viking artifacts in Maine!
http://www.ancient-origins.net/artif...america-020241
I just betcha that in the fullness of time, it will be proven that Vikings were present in eastern North America throughout the 11th century, and perhaps beyond.
Point Rosee could become an important National Historic Site and tourism destination.