keskiikäiset
Keskiikäiset is a Finnish term that translates literally to “people of the Middle Ages.” The term is used in historical contexts to refer to individuals living during the medieval period, roughly the years 500 to 1500 AD. In Finland, the Middle Ages fall into two overlapping phases: the early Middle Ages (c. 500–1150) when the region was largely tribal and pagan, and the late Middle Ages (c. 1150–1500) when Christian kings and the church dominated society.
During the early Middle Ages Finnish society was organized around kinship groups and seasonal farming. The
Culturally, the keskiikäiset produced a distinctive material culture. Stone burial monuments, rune stones, and carved wooden
When the Middle Ages ended, Finland experienced significant social change. The Renaissance spread slowly through trade