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 padlock, iron.

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

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of a bronze spiral bracelet, decorated.

Century:
11-12
Discovery code:
AI 4300:435

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of bronze spiral bracelet.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:555

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of a bronze spiral bracelet, decorated.

Century:
11-12
Discovery code:
AI 4300:610

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of a bronze spiral bracelet, decorated with triangles.

Century:
11-12
Discovery code:
AI 4300:711

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of a bronze spiral bracelet, re-used as hook or tweezers.

Century:
11-12
Discovery code:
AI 4300:708

Valjala hillfort

Bits.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:714

Mullutu

Penannular brooch with blossom-shaped terminals, bronze.

Century:
14-15
Discovery code:
SM 10863:20

Ure

Silver-plated propeller-shaped mount, bronze, two fragments. 1/4 of a double-propeller-shaped fitting. On one side a residue of a silver plating with an ornament is visible: a dotted line and a fine margin on the rounded part.

Century:
3-4
Discovery code:
SM 10862:1

The negative value refers to time Before Christ.

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