These people are admiring the Law Rock (Lögberg) at Þingvellir National Park. Every June from 930 until 1262, the Alþingi gathered on a platform similar to the one in the background. The leading chieftain (allsherjargoði) conducted the two-week parliamentary session. The assembly’s role called Lögrétta included creating laws and acting as a high court. Part of the proceedings was a reading of the country’s laws by the Law Speaker. The voice of the lögsögumaður was amplified by the high ridge at his back.
