Volunteers of the Russian Geographical Society took part in the field work of the Oka Archaeological Expedition. In 10 days, they got acquainted with the work of archaeologists, gained useful knowledge and practical skills.
In 2025, archaeological excavations, assisted by volunteers from the Russian Geographical Society, continued on the territory of the Teshilovskoye settlement. An important stage of the work was the deepening of the excavation to 2 m, which made it possible to study new cultural layers. Fragments of rings, forged nails, and elements of belt sets were found during the excavations. Of particular interest was the furnace found in the western part of the exploration area. The study of the interior of the fortifications also continued.
Volunteers of the RGS. Photo provided by the organizers of the Oka Archaeological Expedition
In the evenings, lectures on the history of the settlement and digital methods of recording in archeology were given to the expedition participants. Workshops on sculpting and firing ceramic vessels were also held.
The Russian Geographical Society is a partner of the Oka Archaeological Expedition this season.