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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Mullutu

Bronze strap.

Century:
7-15

Discovery code:
SM 10863:2

Valjala hillfort

Bronze mount, with holes. Dated according to the context.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:65

Valjala hillfort

Potsherd.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:375

Valjala hillfort

Potsherd.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:408

Valjala hillfort

Potsherd.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:578

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 4300:635

Mullutu

Horse bits, iron.

Century:
7-14

Discovery code:
SM 10863:191

Valjala hillfort

Potsherd.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:452

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of bronze spiral bracelet, re-used as finger-ring.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:559

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