The Watertight Sources of the Spirit of Rannapungerja

A new traveling exhibition, "The Watertight Sources of the Spirit of Rannapungerja," is opening at the Great Guild Hall of the History Museum. The exhibition presents archaeological finds from Lake Peipus and showcases the area's millennia-long habitation. The Rannapungerja archaeological material, being presented for the first time, includes nearly 1,000 items, shedding light on the settlement of Peipus' northern shore, stretching back more than 9,000 years.

The exhibition features artifacts from various periods, providing insights into the ancient lifestyle and cultural developments of the area. In addition to the archaeological perspective, the exhibition is enriched by children's drawings created as part of the drawing competition "I Am an Archaeologist: Let's Draw the Prehistory of the Peipsi region" was held in the first half of 2024, offering visitors a creative view of prehistoric themes.

Rare objects found in Lake Peipus, displayed to the public for the first time, can also be seen in the exhibition.

The exhibition was opened on July 20, 2024, at Pärnaõue Farm in Rannapungerja. The exhibition's author is renowned underwater archaeologist Maili Roio, who also has roots in Omedu by Lake Peipus.

TEAM:

Curator: Maili Roio (National Heritage Board)
Language editor: Mall Põldmäe
Graphic design: Mare Kõrtsini (Meresinine Disainistuudio OÜ)
Animation: Mare Kõrtsini
Technical solutions: Mare Kõrtsini, Raivo Pärn (MTÜ Tuletorn), and Koit Annus (Estonian History Museum)
Project manager: Pille Põld, aka Proua Rääbis, vendaceheritage bearer from the village of Rannapungerja (MTÜ Tuletorn), and Marje Jürgenson (Estonian History Museum)
Marketing and communication: Triin Pärn (Arvepidaja OÜ)

Translation: Luisa Translation Agency and Maili Roio

Printing: Pixmill Estonia OÜ and Grano Digital OÜ

Thanks to:

Estonian National Heritage Board, Estonian History Museum, Just Transition Fund of Ida-Viru, Estonian Cultural Endowment, Ida-Viru Expert Group, Alutaguse Municipality, Iisaku School of Arts, Andri Baburin, Arvi Haak, Margit Siim, Stig Koitla, and Aivar Kriiska.