Priisle

Priisle is a subdistrict (Estonian: asum) in the district of Lasnamäe, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 10,949 (As of 1 January 2014).[1]

Priisle
Subdistrict of Tallinn
Priisle within Lasnamäe District.
Priisle within Lasnamäe District.
Country Estonia
County Harju County
City Tallinn
District Lasnamäe
Population
 (01.01.2014[1])
 • Total10,949

Iru hill fort

On a hill by Pirita River in Iru, the remains of an ancient hill fort are located. The settlement has a history dating back to the third millennium BC. It seems to have been continuously occupied, and strengthened into a more fortress-like castle in the 5th century AD. It remained in use until the 11th century. Archaeological investigations have shown that the settlement was burnt several times. Some of the oldest remains of buildings in Estonia, as well as some of the oldest items made of iron, have been found during excavations.[2]

  • Priisle center
    Priisle center
  • End of Kärberi street
    End of Kärberi street
  • Linnamäe
    Linnamäe
  • Iru hill fort, site of an Ancient Estonian settlement, surrounded by the Pirita River.
    Iru hill fort, site of an Ancient Estonian settlement, surrounded by the Pirita River.

References
  1. "Statistical Yearbook of Tallinn 2014". Tallinn City Government. p. 52. Archived from the original on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  2. Viirand, Tiiu (2004). Estonia. Cultural Tourism. Kunst Publishers. p. 44. ISBN 9949407184.

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