Tools

The tools have been found both in the archaeological excavations on the hill of Mežotne, in the old town and in the nearby ancient graves, and as isolated finds in the above-mentioned places. Findings of hoes, sickles and scythes indicate agriculture. Craftsmen’s workshops were mainly located in the territory of the old city, tools, raw materials, blanks and finished products of blacksmiths, stonemasons, leather, bone, amber, stone and wood processing masters have been found. The found precious metal weighing scales, counterweights, silver bars and coins testify to the profession of merchants.