Archaeology Day in Bygdsiljum

Welcome to a day filled with archaeology, history, and curiosity!
On August 31, Skellefteå Museum and the Bygdsiljum Local Heritage Association invite you to Archaeology Day at Siljegården in Bygdsiljum. Together, we’ll explore the area's rich prehistoric past through lectures, activities, and fascinating finds.
(Note! The presentations will be in Swedish)

10:00–10:30 | Bygdsiljum’s Prehistory – What’s Here?
Archaeologist Therese Hellqvist presents the prehistoric remains found in the Bygdsiljum area and the archaeological investigations that have taken place over the years.

10:30–11:00 | Excavation Monitoring in Bygdsiljum – Results and Discoveries
Archaeologist Anna Lindström shares the results of the excavation monitoring carried out by Skellefteå Museum in autumn 2024.

11:00–12:00 | Between Ice and Sea – Early Migration to Northern Sweden
Archaeologist Olof Östlund discusses the earliest known settlers in northern Sweden and what life may have been like on the edge of the ice sheet.

10:00–14:00 | Cooking in a Pit and Family Activities
Skellefteå Museum educators Sandra Marklund and Clara Ceder lead hands-on activities for all ages. Try prehistoric cooking in a fire pit and learn about everyday life in ancient times.

13:00–16:00 | What’s in Your Drawer? Come Show Us!
Have you found something that looks old—maybe in a field, your garden, or during a walk in the woods? Our archaeologists will be on hand for drop-in consultations all afternoon to help identify possible ancient finds. If your item turns out to be an archaeological artifact, you’ll receive a digital map marking where and what you found—helping us expand the historical picture of Bygdsiljum.

 
Location:
Siljegården, Välvsjövägen 3, Bygdsiljum
Refreshments:
Coffee and refreshments will be available throughout the day, provided in cooperation with the Bygdsiljum Local Heritage Association.

 
We warmly welcome you!

Archaeology Day is a national theme day for anyone curious about the exciting world of archaeology. It takes place annually on the last Sunday in August.