Adventures on the crown of Finland 1984–1990: The Teno drainage survey and the Ala-Jalve excavations

Authors

• Tuija Rankama

Abstract

This paper provides a review of my archaeological research in Utsjoki, the northernmost municipality of Finland, starting in 1984. The fieldwork consisted of excavations at the Stone Age and Early Metal Period Ala-Jalve site over the field seasons of 1984–1987, sporadic archaeological surveys during the excavation periods and larger scale surveys in the summers of 1988–1990. Starting with the surveys, an outline of the fieldwork is presented and its results and scientific impact are discussed.