Humppila Järvensuo – a preinvestigation for an archaeological and palaeobotanical project in SW Finland

Authors

• M. Aalto
• A. Siiriäinen
• I. Vuorela

Abstract

An as yet unexcavated neolithic dwelling place of a type so far unknown in Finland is presented. The objects found and the nature of the site are reminiscent of bog 'dwellings' in the Eastern Baltic area. 14C dates on the artefacts cover the period 4200-4800 B.P.

An increase in the heliophilous pollen flora together with the macrofossil records helps in determining the vertical position of the cultural layer in the gyttja. A rich macrofossil assemblage of useful plants (including Trapa natans) is recorded.