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.
Coin fragments. Denmark, the reign of Svend Estidsen, Roskilde. 0.82 grams, years between 1047 and 1075.
Last photo: Jaana Ratas.
Dirham fragment. Abbasid dynasty, ruler and city unknown. 0.57g.
Dirham fragment. Abbasid dynasty, ruler and city unknown. 0.57g. Dating: the end of the 8th century – the beginning of the 9th century.
Nail or rivet, iron.
Nail, iron.
The negative value refers to time Before Christ.