Database
The Osiliana archaeological database brings together artefacts from Saaremaa and the surrounding small islands.
Most of Saaremaa’s archaeological finds are held in the collection of the Saaremaa Museum and in the Tallinn University Research Collection.
We are gradually adding more and more finds and hope that it will become a useful tool for all history and archaeology enthusiasts!
Valjala hillfort
Whetstone.
Read more:
Luik, H. (2004). Bone artefacts at Latest Iron Age hillforts: on the basis of finds from Lõhavere, Soontagana, Varbola and Valjala. (EST: Luuesemed hilisrauaaja linnamägedel Lõhavere, Soontagana, Varbola ja Valjala leidude põhjal.) A. Haak, E. Russow, A. Tvauri (Toim.). Linnusest ja linnast: uurimusi Vilma Trummali auks = About hillfort and town: studies in honour of Vilma Trummal (157−188). Tallinn, Tartu: Eesti Teaduste Akadeemia Kirjastus. (Muinasaja teadus; 14). Read the article (ENG conclusion p. 185-188): here.
Mullutu
Rivet, iron and bone.
Mullutu
Tip of an iron knife.
Valjala hillfort
Tooth pendant, was found together with a bronze ring.
Valjala hillfort
Tanged crossbow head, iron.
Valjala hillfort
Fragment of bronze spiral bracelet, re-used as finger-ring.
