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A village on the eastern coast of the Estonian island Muhu



History

Kuivastu küla, also known as Kuivastu village, is located on the island of Muhu in Estonia. Muhu is the third largest island in Estonia and is situated in the Baltic Sea. The history of Kuivastu küla is intertwined with the broader historical context of Muhu Island and Estonia as a whole.

Early Settlement: The island of Muhu has been inhabited for thousands of years. Archaeological findings suggest that the area has been settled since the Stone Age.

Medieval Period: During the medieval period, Muhu, like much of Estonia, was under the influence of various foreign powers. The island was part of the Livonian Confederation, a loose union of semi-independent territories in what is now Estonia and Latvia.

Swedish and Russian Rule: In the 16th century, Sweden took control of Estonia, including Muhu. Later, in the early 18th century, the region fell under Russian rule.