Unique Viking Age Hearths Discovered In Tallinn, Estonia

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An interesting archaeological discovery shedding light on Viking presence in Estonia has been reported by archaeologists excavating in the country’s capital Tallinn. Archeologists working for the private company Arheox have announced they have unearthed several hearths and other objects that will help fill a gap in the history of Tallinn. […]

Remarkable 700-Year-Old Ship Found In Estonia Is One Of The Most Important Archaeological Discoveries In Europe – Scientists Say

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A 700-year-old, well-preserved ship found at a construction site in the Estonian capital Tallinn on the shores of the Baltic Sea is hailed as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Europe this year. The ship was found five feet (1.5 meters) underground at a site near Tallinn harbor, […]

Medieval City Dating Back To The Great Northern War Discovered In Tartu, Estonia

Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating in Tartu in Estonia have discovered a Medieval city dating back to the Great Northern War. Tartu, the oldest city of Estonia was demolished in the Great Northern War, but the walls remained. Many countries were involved in the Great Northern War (1700–1721) when an alliance of Denmark–Norway, Saxony, […]