Tõrkeväljades
Tõrkeväljades is an Estonian term that translates to "tar fields" or "pitch fields." It refers to areas where tar, a viscous black liquid, has accumulated or been processed. Historically, tar production was a significant industry in Estonia and other parts of Northern Europe. Tar was extracted from wood, primarily pine, through a process of destructive distillation in kilns or pits. The resulting tar was a valuable commodity, used for waterproofing ships, preserving wood, and as a fuel.
These tõrkeväljades were often located in forested areas, near sources of wood. The process of tar making
Some tõrkeväljades may still exist today, either as abandoned industrial remnants or as areas where historical