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.

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Valjala hillfort

Fragments of a bark box, from the well.

Century:
12-14
Discovery code:
AI 4300:840

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of a wooden artefact.

Century:
12-14
Discovery code:
AI 4300:842

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of a wooden artefact, found from the well.

Century:
12-14
Discovery code:
AI 4300:846

Valjala hillfort

Casting mould, probably for casting small round tin mounts.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:878

Valjala hillfort

Fragments of wood artefact, 2.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:888

Mullutu

Hook, iron.

Century:
0
Discovery code:
SM 10863:102

Valjala hillfort

Spiral.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:31

Valjala hillfort

Hook, iron.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:185

Mullutu

Ice cleat, iron.

Century:
7-15
Discovery code:
SM 10863:91

The negative value refers to time Before Christ.

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