Megalithic Portal: Latest from Estonia

Kudruküla Neolithic Settlement

Anne T — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:13:24 GMT

Ancient Village or Settlement in Estonia

Siivertsi Mesolithic Fishing Site

Anne T — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:46:48 GMT

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Riigiküla Stone Age Settlements

Anne T — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:41:33 GMT

Ancient Village or Settlement in Estonia

Narva Joaoru Hillfort

Andy B — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:29:18 GMT

]]>Boats coming up the Narva had to stop at the falls, and whoever held the high ground above them controlled who got past. The site occupies an isthmus carrying two limestone hills, between the river and the Joaorg valley and directly opposite the Narva hydroelectric power station. The slopes still stand 16m above the water and around 10m at the northern end, which is what made the place defensible and what makes it worth exploring.

Kostrimagi Hillfort

Anne T — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:10:58 GMT

]]>Hillfort in Estonia

Linda Kivi

XIII — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:40:02 GMT

]]>In Lake Ülemiste there is boulder called Linda Kivi ("Linda's Stone"). In Estonian mythology, it is believed to be one of the boulders Linda carried to the grave of the mythological king Kalev (her husband) at Toompea, but which fell off her apron. She sat on the boulder and cried, thus creating the lake.

Jõelähtme

thecaptain — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:21:08 GMT

]]>Near the village of Jõelähtme, a few miles to the East of Tallinn, Estonia, is a group of excavated late Bronze Age burial mounds. While building a new road, this graveyard was found and excavated, and is now open to the public with its own little museum. The dead were buried rather than being cremated and provided with modest grave goods: some bone and bronze artefacts. One man was accompanied by his dog.

Toomemäe ohvrikivi

Alta-Falisa — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:15:54 GMT

]]>The ArchaeoLore Group Webinars 2024/2025 - monthly, the first being tomorrow 24th September, free and online. This site features in the November presentation with Tõnno Jonuks from the Estonian Literary Museum, more details and link to sign up in the comments on this page. Toomemäe ohvrikivi - Sacrificial Stone on Toome Hill, Estonia, next to a decorative stone bridge, not far from the ruins of the ancient cathedral.

Kalevipoja lingukivi

Alta-Falisa — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:10:52 GMT

]]>This is an erratic boulder which became a legendary stone due to being mentioned in the Estonian National Epic : Kalevipoeg. Signposted along Road #205.

Blue Springs of Saula

Lorienc — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 17:27:29 GMT

]]>Three springs with the total flow of 20-30 litres per second emerge in the riverbed in Saula. Each of the springs can be characterized by its specific colour – greenish-blue, brownish-black and greyish-blue.

Ehalkivi

Alta-Falisa — Tue, 22 May 2018 12:49:52 GMT

]]>Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature in Estonia

Saadumetsa suurkivi

Alta-Falisa — Mon, 14 May 2018 17:13:18 GMT

]]>Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature in Estonia

Tammispea rändrahn

Alta-Falisa — Sun, 13 May 2018 20:59:50 GMT

]]>Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature in Estonia

Jaani-Tooma Suurkivi

Alta-Falisa — Sun, 13 May 2018 10:15:18 GMT

]]>Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature in Estonia

Iisaku Muuseum

Alta-Falisa — Fri, 11 May 2018 10:18:48 GMT

]]>Museum in Estonia