Jan Fast Archaeology : JFARCHAEOLOGY excavations in 2023

Here is a list of all our excavations in 2023.

Every excavation is directed towards people with an interest in archaeology and we also welcome families. No previous knowledge of archaeology or archaeological excavations is needed in order to participate! Finnish, Swedish and English is spoken during the excavations.

You can book a spot at the excavation through the organizers webpage immediately when registration opens. Please act fast as many of the excavations are fully booked in a very short period of time.

There is a participation fee for the excavations that varies from 25 euros for five days to 180 euros for five days depending on the organizer.

If you have any questions please don´t hesitate to ask, just send an email to jfarchaeology@gmail.com

Happy faces during the JFA excavations in Turku in 2022.

May

1. Korpo, Brunskär (3.5.– 4.5.2023)

With MA Jan Fast and MA Tryggve Gestrin.

Survey of a Maritime settlement site in the SW archipelago from the 16th to 18th centuries

Arranger: Brunskärs byalag.

2. Porkkala 1944-1956 Cold War Conflict Archaeolgy surveys (5.5.–7.5.2023)

With MA Jan Fast.

Cold War Conflict Archaeology field school in Kirkkonummi and Sjundeå.

Arranger: Kirkkonummen kansalaisopisto.

The excavation on Facebook

3. Hanko 1941-1944 (8.5.–11.5.2023)

With MA Jan Fast and MA Fanny Fagerholm.

Conflict Archaeology excavations of Second World war sites in the vicinity of Hanko Front Museum.

Arranger: Hangö Sommaruni and Thure Galléns Stiftelse

4. Porvoo, Vävarsbacka II (15.5.–19.5.2023)

With MA Jan Fast and MA Janne Soisalo.

Archaeological excavation of a multiperiod stone age dwelling site in Porvoo S. Finland. The site has produced large amounts of finds from the Typical and Late Comb Ceramic culture, the Pyheensilta period and the Corded Ware culture.

Arranger: Borgå Medborgarinstitut.

5. Korsholm Castle (27.5.–31.5.2023)

With MA Jan Fast and archaeology student Jemina Rajamäki.

Archaeological excavation of a late Medieval fortress from the 14th Century in Vasa W. Finland.

Arranger: Medborgarinstitutet Alma.

June

6. Lohja, Kittiskoski E. (2.6.–5.6.2023)

With MA Jan Fast end MA Janne Soisalo.

Excavation of a neolithic stone-age dwelling site in Lohja S. Finland.

Arranger: Hiiden Opisto.

7. Turku, Jäkärlä (7.6.–10.6 ja 11.6.–14.6.2023)

With MA Jan Fast and MA Janne Soisalo.

Excavation of a stone age dwelling site (Jäkärlä culture) in Turku SW Finland.

Arranger: Åbo Arbetarinstitut.

8, Espoo, Kläppkärr (16.6.–21.6.2023)

With MA Jan Fast and MA Janne Soisalo.

Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site (early comb ceramic and corded ware culture) in Espoo S. Finland.

Arranger: Esbo Arbis.

9. Kouvola, Ruskiasuo (26.6.–30.6.2023)

With MA Jan Fast and MA Janne Soisalo.

Excavation of one of the earliest sites with finds of pottery in Finland (early Comb Ceramic period) in Kouvola E. Finland.

Arranger: Kouvolan Kansalaisopisto.

July

10. Kimitoön, Ölmosviken (24.7.–28.7 and 31.7.–4.8.2023)

With MA Jan Fast, MA Janne Soisalo, MA Fanny Fagerholm and BA Katja Hippeläinen.

Nordic amateur archaeology excavation camp NAU 2023 (Nordiskt Amatörkeologiskt Utgrävningsläger 2023). The excavation site in SW Finland dates to the late neolithic and early bronze age.

Arranger: Konstsamfundet.

REGISTER by sending an email to jfarchaeology@gmail.com

August

11. Åland, Geta (7.8.–11.8 and 14.8.–18.8.2023)

With MA Jan Fast, MA Janne Soisalo and MA Fanny Fagerholm.

Excavation of a neolithic stone-age (Pitted Ware Culture and Corded Ware Culture) dwelling site on the Åland islands. Previous excavations have produced a very large amount of finds and tens of clay figurine fragments.

Arranger: Mariehamns Medborgarinstitut (MEDIS).

A few spots left for both weeks!

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12. Hanko, Second World War Conflict Archaeology (21.8.–25.8. and 28.8.–1.9.2023)

With MA Jan Fast, MA Fanny Fagerholm, BA Elisa Melasniemi and BA Katja Hippeläinen.

Conflict archaeology excavations of Soviet General Sergei Kabanovs underground command post from the early days of "Operation Barbarossa" (1941) in central Hanko S. Finland.

Arranger: Thure Galléns Stiftelse and Hangö Sommaruni.

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13. Kristinestad, Rävåsen 6.9-8.9.2023

With MA Jan Fast.

Pedagogic archaeology project, Archaeological excavation for students from Kristinestads gymnasium .

SOLD OUT!

September

14. Espoo, Monikko (11.9.–15.9.2023)

With MA Janne Soisalo.

Archaeological excavation of a neolithic stone-age dwelling site (Late Comb Ceramic Culture).

Arranger: Helsinki Summer University

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