KIRUVERE MUINASLAAGER

Kiruvere Muinaslaager is a gathering of re-enactors and enthusiasts of Iron Age, whose goal is to reconstruct the specific historical period of Estonia and its surrounding areas. In their goal the re-enactors and enthusiasts are relying upon the studies of archaeologists and historians. The historical period of Kiruvere Muinaslaager is set between the 9th and 12th century AD (roughly the years 850-1150 AD) and geographically centred on Estonia.

Come and visit the world a thousand years ago. See mighty warriors, skilled craftsmen and much more.

See you in Kiruvere in 2012!

Kiruvere Muinaslaager

In 2007 we started – in cooperation with historical re-enactment groups REAS and Rotelevik – the first annual Kiruvere Muinaslaager – a gathering of re-enactors and history enthusiasts of Estonian Viking Age.

Besides re-enactors and enthusiasts the team behind Kiruvere Muinaslaager comprises the following specialists of archaeology, ethnography, handicraft, arts, ancient technologies etc.

o Lennart Mänd – Estonian Academy of Arts, Faculty of Design, Dean;
o Marika Mägi – Tallinn University Institute of History, Archaeology Department, professor, head of department;
o Ave Matsin – University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy, National Handicraft, head of department;
o Ene Tapfer – freelance ceramicist;
o Heiki Mürk – leading specialst of restoration in HiiumaaTraining Centre;
o Indrek Jets – Haapsalu Kunstikool;
o Kaupo Kangur – freelance blacksmith;