Description
The knowledge about the settlement structure of the ancient Baltic tribes (e.g. Yatvings) remains insufficient. The archaeological investigations including non-destructive methods and interdisciplinary researches offer insight into development of significant centres of early medieval Yatvings - Szurpiły, district Suwałki (seat of Yatvings' noble Šjurpa) and Skomack Wielki, district Ełk (seat of noble Skomand). The objective of the project is to improve the settlement studies of multi-period complexes and model of modern protection of archaeological heritage among the scientists and local communities. Exhibition, educational path and publication are prepared. Conference is organized. Workshops with Vest-Agder Regional Council and Vestfoldmuseenen IKS will take place. The project will bring benefits for archaeologists and general public (local heritage board, local communities and tourists). Common experience in archaeological investigations, publication and popularization of archaeological heritage will help to improve efforts to protect heritage in both countries.
Summary of project results
The knowledge about the settlement structure of the ancient Baltic tribes (e.g. Yatvings) remains insufficient. The archaeological investigations including non-destructive methods and interdisciplinary researches offered insight into development of significant centres of early medieval Yatvings - Szurpiły, district Suwałki (seat of Yatvings' noble Šjurpa) and Skomack Wielki, district Ełk (seat of noble Skomand). The objective of the project was to improve the settlement studies of multi-period complexes and model of modern protection of archaeological heritage among the scientists and local communities. Exhibition, educational path and publication were prepared as well as a conference was organized and workshops with Vest-Agder Regional Council and Vestfoldmuseenen IKS took place. The project brought benefits for archaeologists and general public (local heritage board, local communities and tourists). Common experience in archaeological investigations, publication and popularization of archaeological heritage helped to improve efforts to protect heritage in both countries.
Summary of bilateral results
Both, the Project Leader and the Partner improved the settlement studies and model of modern conservation of archaeological heritage and its popularization among the general public. Collaboration of partnership experts produced available data concerning the development of multi-period settlement complexes. Common experience improved efforts to protect the national archaeological heritage in both countries. Results were disseminated broadly in Europe and will function as a model in wider practice.