HARBOUR SITES IN RITUAL LANDSCAPE – THE EXAMPLE OF VILTINA IN SOUTHERN SAAREMAA
HARBOUR SITES IN RITUAL LANDSCAPE – THE EXAMPLE OF VILTINA IN SOUTHERN SAAREMAA

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the maritime cultural landscape in the light of the results of the excavations that took place in 2004–2006 at Viltina, Saaremaa. The complex of monuments from the 11th–12th century at Viltina in southern Saaremaa offers another possible function to the interpretations of similar harbour sites that apparently had primarily local significance. Data gathered in the course of the excavations together with previously known finds refer to the sacral character of the place. The location in relation to the agricultural settlement units and centres as well as the unearthed remains of piers imply that access with water vehicles must have played an important role in the formation of these places.

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