Experimental Archaeology in Latvia and the World 2025
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Date
October 18, 2025
Location
“Ritums” Cultural and Folk Art Centre, Riga
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On October 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the second International Scientific Conference on Experimental Archaeology will take place at the “Ritums” Cultural and Folk Art Centre. The theme of the conference is “Experimental Archaeology in Latvia and the World: Traditions and Innovations.”
In two thematic sessions, participants will discuss the use of experimental methods in archaeology, traditional culture, and cultural history research.
The first session will focus on experiments related to textiles, clothing, and ethnographic objects, while the second session will address challenges and innovations in Latvian and international research — including experiments in iron smelting, reconstructions of Inuit sewing techniques, and cremation practices in Aegean prehistory.
After the concluding discussion, conference participants and guests are invited to attend practical demonstrations of prehistoric technologies, led by members of the Latvian Archaeoclub.