Located upon the plains of Thingvellir, it was founded in 930 AD, making it the oldest parliamentary body in the world.  
Its presiding officer had to stand upon a lava promontory called Law Rock and recite all the laws passed by the body that year--a natural and effective check on legislative power and long-windedness.  Located upon the plains of Thingvellir, it was founded in 930 AD, making it the oldest parliamentary body in the world.  FTP, name the General Assembly of Iceland.
Its presiding officer had to stand upon a lava promontory called Law Rock and recite all the laws passed by the body that year--a natural and effective check on legislative power and long-windedness.  
Althing