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!

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Valjala hillfort

Fragment of iron javelin, end of the tang.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:351

Valjala hillfort

Iron buckle, rectangular.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:443

Valjala hillfort

Javelin with knife-shaped blade.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:756

Valjala hillfort

Knife.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:858

Valjala hillfort

Bead.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:151

Valjala hillfort

Similar javelin head has been found from the 13-14th century grave (no. 5) from the burial site of 5 Dundaga Laukmuiźa, Courland.

Century:
13-14

Discovery code:
AI 4300:811

Valjala hillfort

Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, and Soontagana hill-forts.

Century:
12-14

Discovery code:
AI 4300:684

Valjala hillfort

Silver bead, profile ring ornamentation. Similar silver beads are known from Lõhavere and Tartu hill-forts. Probably dated to the 13th century, perhaps to the end of the 12th century.

Century:
13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:662

Valjala hillfort

Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, or Soontagana hill-forts.

Century:
12-14

Discovery code:
AI 4300:628

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