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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Mullutu

Spur, iron.

Century:
9-10

Discovery code:
SM 10863:33

Mullutu

Buckle, iron. Probably from horse bridle.

Century:
8-13

Discovery code:
SM 10863:34

Mullutu

Disc, iron.

Century:
8-15

Discovery code:
SM 10863:35

Mullutu

Stirrup, iron with silver plating. Similar stirrups are known e g from Birka and Hedeby, antoher specimen is also known from Saaremaa.

Century:
9-10

Discovery code:
SM 10863:36

Mullutu

Hoe, iron. Such hoes are widespread burial goods e g in Simigallian 5th-10th century inhumations. Some are also registered in inland Estonia.

Century:
8-10

Discovery code:
SM 10863:37

Mullutu

Sickle, iron. Similar types were used in Estonia from the 9th until the 19th century.

Century:
9-19

Discovery code:
SM 10863:38

Mullutu

Disc-shaped sword pommel, iron. Such sword pommels can be dated mainly to the second half of the 12th century and to the 13th century in Latvia and probably also in Saaremaa. In Western Europe, sword pommel shapes of similar shape are known from earlier times.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
SM 10863:39

Mullutu

Knife, iron.

Century:
0

Discovery code:
SM 10863:290

Valjala hillfort

Knife.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:75

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