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

Nail/rivet. Found from the well, where it was attached to a piece of wood.

Century:
12-14
Discovery code:
AI 4300:863

Saaremaa

Flat bronze penannular brooch with enamel decoration on three round extensions. Repaired, probably re-used later.

Century:
3-4
Discovery code:
Private collection

Mullutu

Pin of a penannular brooch (?), bronze.

Century:
7-14
Discovery code:
SM 10863:187

Valjala hillfort

Fragments of padlock, iron.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:365

Valjala hillfort

Penannular brooch pin, bronze.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:537

Valjala hillfort

Open ring, bronze.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:821

Valjala hillfort

Nail/rivet, found from the well where it was attached in a piece of wood.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:851

Valjala hillfort

Potsherd.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:314

Valjala hillfort

Potsherd.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:375

The negative value refers to time Before Christ.

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