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.

Valjala hillfort

Sewing needle.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:632

S-shaped hook.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:633

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

Ring, bronze.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:638

Sewing needle.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:639

Spiral.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:642

Whetstone.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:655

Silver bead, profile ring ornamentation. Similar silver beads are known from Lõhavere and Tartu hill-forts. Probably dated to the 13th century.

Century:
13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:662

Spiral.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:665

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