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Copyright of Estonian Journal of Archaeology is the property of Teaduste Akadeemia Kirjastus and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Copyright of Estonian Journal of Archaeology is the property of Teaduste Akadeemia Kirjastus and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

In 2023, Estonia saw 238 archaeological fieldwork projects, with permits issued by the National Heritage Board and Tallinn City Government. The projects focused on various historical periods, including the Viking Age, medieval, and Early Modern periods, uncovering settlement sites, burial sites, manor houses, churches, and urban structures. Fieldwork also included monitoring construction sites, assessing archaeological heritage, and exploring natural sites like sacrificial springs and ancient fields. The projects aimed to understand Estonia's history and integrate archaeological heritage into modern development plans, showcasing the country's rich cultural past. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the multidisciplinary investigations at the Viru-Nigula churchyard and settlement in Estonia in 2023. The excavations revealed burials, occupation layers, building foundations, and fences from different time periods, shedding light on the historical and cultural significance of the site. Detailed analysis of human remains showed healed traumas and pathologies, providing insights into the health conditions and lifestyle of the inhabitants. Isotope analysis indicated a terrestrial-based diet, suggesting a diet of vegetables, grains, and domestic livestock products. The findings highlight the need for further research to reconsider the plan and purpose of the medieval Viru-Nigula church complex. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the highlights of the archaeological research conducted at Munga Street 18 in Tartu, Estonia in the summer of 2022 during the construction of a rainwater drainage system at the site. Among the discoveries are an irregular structure of hewn logs and half logs filled with limestone slabs, crystalline rocks, and bricks, as well as layers of organic-rich sediments and clay particles.

The article reports on the archaeological fieldworks in Estonia in 2022, including the permits issued by the National Heritage Board and the Division of Cultural Heritage of Talinn City Government (TLPA). Also cited are the various methods used in the investigations like archaeological monitoring and rescue excavations and the research-related fieldworks by the University of Tartu and Tallinn University.

The article presents the discussion on results of the excavations. Topics include archaeological rescue excavations recovered eight single burials, two double burials and four mass graves; and unnatural positions of the arms and legs serve as evidence that the bodies had been thrown into the grave as the arms were mostly positioned over the head.

The article presents the discussion on Archaeological investigation on the plot of Pikk Street 2a in Viljandi. Topics include investigations enabled a relatively concise overview of the archaeological strata in the present-day courtyard area; and abundance of archaeological finds from the 13th–14th century in the vicinity of the kiln is also documented by earlier research.

The pottery fragments found from Roiu suggest that the earliest settlement stage here was already during the Iron Age, most likely the Late Iron Age. If the wheel-thrown pottery frag-ments collected to date adequately reflect the history of the settlement, it is a site which was mainly used during the Middle Ages. There are only a few post-medieval finds and these may be intrusive finds redeposited by ploughing. The extent and intensity of the cultural layer Indicates that a village rather than a single farm was located in the area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the discussion on settlement site of Maalasti is located in the northern part of Viljandi County, just north of the Navesti River. Topics include considering the small-scale excavations in 2021 being the first of th kind in addition to the previous fieldwalking surveys; and dark soil containing charcoal, burnt stones and droplets from casting copper alloys appeared.

The article presents the discussion on Estonian archaeology. Topics include does not signifying a major boost for the post-pandemic property development reflecting first and foremost the rising focus of the heritage officials on preventive archaeological measures; and archaeological monuments, then the overall picture remains by and large the same.

Archaeological Fieldwork in Estonia 2018, 9-38 Archaeological fieldwork in 2018 Erki Russow Tallinna Ülikool, humanitaarteaduste instituut, ajaloo, arheoloogia ja kunstiajaloo keskus (Tallinn University, School of Humanities, Institute of History, Archaeology and Art History), Uus-Sadama 5, 10120 Tallinn, Estonia; erki.russow@tlu.ee Ulla Kadakas Muinsuskaitseamet (National Heritage Board), Pikk 2, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia Arvi Haak Tartu Linnamuuseum (Tartu City Museum), Narva mnt 23, 51009 Tartu, Estonia Riina Rammo Tartu Ülikool, ajaloo ja arheoloogia instituut (Institute of History and Archaeology, University of Tartu), Jakobi 2, 51005 Tartu, Estonia INTRODUCTION In 2018, altogether 232 instances of archaeological fieldwork took place (Fig. The reconstruction and widening of the Tallinn-Tartu road led to the discovery of a village cemetery at Saarnakõrve (Table 1: 67; Fig. The small-scale earthwork on Toompea Hill, former upper town of Tallinn, at Toomkooli St. 19 green area, called "The Bishop's Garden", turned out to be one of the highlights of the year for the archaeology of Tallinn (M. Reppo, OÜ Agu EMS, Table 1: 50). Rescue excavations at the rural cemetery of Saarnakõrve, necessitated by the reconstruction of Tallinn-Tartu road. Erki Russow, Ulla Kadakas, Arvi Haak and Riina Rammo 23 The present volume has been published with the financial help of the National Heritage Board, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Estonian National Culture Foundation, Institute of History, Archaeology and Art History, Tallinn University, and Department of Archaeology at the University of Tartu. [Extracted from the article]

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