Database
Our database is free to use for all history and archaeology enthusiasts. If you use our database, please do not forget to cite correctly:
Mägi, Marika; Palm, Piia Sandra. Archaeological Artefacts of Saaremaa. Foundation Osiliana / Tallinn University. Accessed: date.
The Osiliana Archaeological Database presents artefacts from Saaremaa and the surrounding small islands.
The database contains mainly Iron Age and Medieval finds that can be classified.
Undated metal or other pieces were generally excluded from the database.
Ceramics are represented by isolated examples.
The database is a work in progress and is constantly being updated.
Trapezoid comb. Similar ones have been in Estonia found in Otepää and Tartu, in Latvia in Riga (Luik 1998, 49-55; Tilko 2000). Seem to date mainly to the 13th century, perhaps also to the 12th century.
Literature:
Luik, H. 1998. Muinas- ja keskaegsed luukammid Eestis. Muinasaja teadus, 6. Tallinn.
Tilko, S. 2000. Rīgas 12.- 14. gadsimta viengabala kaula ķemmes. – Senā Rīga 2, 101-112.
Valjala hillfort
Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, or Soontagana hill-forts.
Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, or Soontagana hill-forts.
Literature:
Tvauri, A. 2005. Latest Iron Age Pottery In Estonia (from the 11th century to the middle of the 13th century). – Muinasaja teadus, 16. Tartu-Tallinn, 60-61, drawing 38: 1 Read the article (ENG p. 161-163): here.
Valjala hillfort
Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, or Soontagana hill-forts.
Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, or Soontagana hill-forts.
Literature:
Tvauri, A. 2005. Latest Iron Age Pottery In Estonia (from the 11th century to the middle of the 13th century). – Muinasaja teadus, 16. Tartu-Tallinn, 72-78. Read the article (ENG p. 161-163): here.
Valjala hillfort
Penannular brooch pin, bronze.
Penannular brooch pin, bronze.
Valjala hillfort
Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, or Soontagana hill-forts.
Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, or Soontagana hill-forts.
Literature:
Tvauri, A. 2005. Latest Iron Age Pottery In Estonia (from the 11th century to the middle of the 13th century). – Muinasaja teadus, 16. Tartu-Tallinn, 72-78. Read the article (ENG p. 161-163): here.
Ring, bronze.
Valjala hillfort
Silver bead, profile ring ornamentation. Similar silver beads are known from Lõhavere and Tartu hill-forts. Probably dated to the 13th century.
Silver bead, profile ring ornamentation. Similar silver beads are known from Lõhavere and Tartu hill-forts. Probably dated to the 13th century.
Valjala hillfort
Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, or Soontagana hill-forts.
Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, or Soontagana hill-forts.
Literature:
Tvauri, A. 2005. Latest Iron Age Pottery In Estonia (from the 11th century to the middle of the 13th century). – Muinasaja teadus, 16. Tartu-Tallinn, 72-78. Read the article (ENG p. 161-163): here.
