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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; Niinesalu-Moon, Maris; Rannaäär, Karin; Leiman, Lisanna Lee. 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

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 4300:677

Valjala hillfort

Spiral.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:678

Valjala hillfort

Pot rim, hand-made ceramic. Similar pots have been found e g in Varbola, Pöide, and Soontagana hill-forts.

Century:
12-14

Discovery code:
AI 4300:684

Valjala hillfort

Whetstone.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:688

Valjala hillfort

Potsherd, decorated with lines.

Century:
11-12

Discovery code:
AI 4300:700

Valjala hillfort

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

Century:
11-12

Discovery code:
AI 4300:708

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of a bronze spiral bracelet, decorated with triangles.

Century:
11-12

Discovery code:
AI 4300:711

Valjala hillfort

Bits.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:714

Valjala hillfort

Artefact, probably penannular brooch with a gnarl, copper alloy.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:721

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