Free Saturday 14 June
Saare, Saare maakond
Saare maakond Muhu vald Linnuse küla
According to the Hendrik´s Livonian Chronicle the ancient hill fort in Muhu on the island Saaremaa was captured from the pagan Oeselians by Germanic crusaders in January 1227. A large Crusader army was gathered after the call of the Papal legate William of Modena. Archaeologist Jaan Tamm will introduce the stronghold during a guided walk on 14 June, explaining what is known about the site from written records and as a result of archeological excavations. Two major silver hoards that have been discovered from the hill fort include coins minted from 1165 to 1223 AD.
Guided tour
Guided walk on Muhu hill fort
Archaeologist Jaan Tamm will take visitors to explore the ancient hill fort in Muhu, explaining about its distant history, including the fierce Battle of Muhu in 1227 between the local pagan islanders and the Germanic crusaders.
Family, Adults, General public, Schoolchildren
Free
Saturday 14 June de 12:00 à 14:00
Schoolchildren : Secondary school (11-15 years), Secondary school (15 years and up)
Press contact:
Helle Solnask
helle@muinsuskaitse.ee
+372 53494304
Collection of Estonian History Museum
Maili Roio, National Heritage Board
Maili Roio, National Heritage Baord
Maili Roio, National Heritage Board