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

Bead.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:728

Valjala hillfort

Javelin head with knife-shaped blade and twisted neck. This weapon type was widespread in Saaremaa and coastal Estonia.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:756

Valjala hillfort

Rivet, iron.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:764

Valjala hillfort

Whetstone.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:765

Valjala hillfort

Bracelet.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:766

Valjala hillfort

Fire striking iron. Similar stike-a-ligts were used over a long period. Dated here due to the context.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:767

Valjala hillfort

Awl.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:770

Valjala hillfort

Sewing needle.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:773

Valjala hillfort

Potsherd of a pot wall, hand-made ceramic, decorated with rhombic checker. Pots with very similar decoration have been found e g at Rahu stone grave near Valjala, or at Soontagana hill-fort in West-Estonia. Rhombic checker decoration on ceramic was characteristic for Saaremaa, West- and NW-Estonia, the variant as here mainly for Saaremaa.

Century:
11-12

Discovery code:
AI 4300:800

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