Ristimäki

The Ristimäki site contains church foundations and approximately 400 graves arranged in a systematic pattern near the Aura River valley.

Archaeological excavations between 2010 and 2016 revealed Finland's first identified church, constructed in the late 12th century and abandoned by mid-13th century.

The burial site provides evidence of changing funeral practices, with graves containing items such as brooches, buckles, and colored pearl strings.

The archaeological site maintains a Finnish heritage identification number 532010006 and is located at coordinates 60.4705 latitude and 22.3428 longitude.

A reconstructed Iron Age costume, known as the Ravattula costume, was created using materials and evidence found in a woman's grave at the site.

Location: Kaarina

GPS coordinates: 60.47050,22.34280

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:40