{"id":4870,"date":"2020-01-06T15:32:47","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T15:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xn--sba-ona.ee\/minust\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T09:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:21:27","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xn--sba-ona.ee\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"

MAIRI KASEORG<\/h6><\/div>

Founder of S\u00d5BA, archaeologist, project manager and lecturer<\/h2><\/div>

You can find me in a lecture hall or at a workshop, often in an archive, my office, or even the lab, but most frequently out in the field.<\/p>\n

I work at the University of Tartu, at Merepesa O\u00dc, and serve on the board of the Estonian Association of Archaeologists.<\/p>\n

Alongside all this, I love to travel \u2014 it brings me joy to see how different communities honor their culture and find creative ways to make it visible. Years of fieldwork across Estonia have confirmed that our own roots deserve the same vibrant visibility. That\u2019s how S\u00d5BA<\/span> was born \u2014 to give locals and visitors alike a way to proudly wear and share Estonian culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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My work<\/h6><\/div>

An overview of my key focus areas<\/h2><\/div>

Archaeology is both my work and passion. I am active in research, teaching, and fieldwork, and I am involved in several exciting projects. Below, you\u2019ll find an overview of my main areas of activity \u2014 from archaeological fieldwork and research projects to lectures and workshops.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Archaeological fieldwork<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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I carry out various archaeological fieldwork projects through both the University of Tartu and Merepesa O\u00dc. You can invite me to conduct preliminary studies, archaeological monitoring, and other research projects.<\/b><\/p>\n

My home bases are in Tartu county and Saaremaa, but I am happy to work anywhere in Estonia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Collaboration and projects<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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I am currently contributing to PaleoMIX project at the University of Tartu, where I coordinate our activities from project planning and budgeting to team and partnership coordination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Research and areas of study<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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I wrote my master\u2019s thesis on an interdisciplinary<\/b> topic, focusing on the preservation of ancient DNA<\/b> in archaeological contexts. Ancient DNA helps answer questions that artefact studies often cannot \u2014 such as origins, kinship, potential pathogens, and much more.<\/p>\n

Today, my research has shifted toward ceramic studies<\/strong>. Pottery is one of the most significant find types in archaeology, as it has survived from nearly every period and thus reflects key aspects of cultural development.<\/p>\n

In my research, I mainly focus on Saaremaa<\/strong> and Western Estonia<\/strong>, with a particular interest in the Pre-Roman Iron Age<\/strong> (ca. 500 BC \u2013 AD 50). This period marks a turning point in both Estonian and broader Eastern European archaeology and is closely tied to the formation of our Finno-Ugric ancestors.<\/b><\/p>\n

You can learn more about my publications and research activities here: Mairi Kaseorg | CV<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Lectures & Workshops<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Lectures at the University of Tartu<\/strong>
At the moment, I teach two courses: \u201cBasics of Scientific Research\u201d<\/span> <\/b>and \u201cArchaeology for Non-Archaeologists\u201d.<\/b><\/span>
More detailed information can be found in the University information system: \u00d5IS II<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Historical Ceramics Workshop<\/strong>
Together with my colleague Agnes Unt <\/span>from the University <\/span>and the team from the Estonian National Museum<\/span>, we created a workshop where participants experiment with making ceramics from Estonian clay using historical techniques. Currently, the workshop is open to University of Tartu students, but the goal is to offer similar sessions to the wider public in the near future!<\/p>\n

Archaeology Beyond Academia<\/strong>
I have introduced archaeology in many different contexts and to a wide range of audiences. Most often in schools and youth events, but also elsewhere wherever there\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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