Hamn, History and military museum in Fisksätra, Sweden
Hamn was a history and military museum in Fisksätra that documented a local battle through archaeological finds, military artifacts, and historical records. The collection displayed items from the 18th century that were uncovered during excavations in the area.
The museum emerged from research conducted between 2004 and 2010 that uncovered around 1,300 artifacts at a shoreline near Baggensstäket. These findings were so significant that the site was classified as a historical monument.
The museum focused on a 18th century battle between Swedish and Russian forces that took place nearby. Visitors could learn about this conflict and its impact on the local region.
The museum allowed visitors to see excavated finds in an organized setting and learn more about the discovery site. The exhibits focused on the archaeological materials recovered from the immediate area.
The museum resulted from one of the region's largest excavation campaigns, where researchers uncovered information about Russian military movements in Swedish territory. These detailed findings made it an important place for understanding a lesser-known 18th century conflict.
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