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; 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

Tooth pendant, was found together with a bronze ring.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:843

Valjala hillfort

M-type iron axe, found from the well.

Century:
11-14

Discovery code:
AI 4300:844

Valjala hillfort

Knife.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:845

Valjala hillfort

Fragment of a wooden artefact, found from the well.

Century:
12-14

Discovery code:
AI 4300:846

Valjala maalinn

Semi-manufactored row, iron. Such finds in Sigtuna have been associated with ship-building.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:849

Valjala hillfort

Nail/rivet, found from the well where it was attached in a piece of wood.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:851

Valjala hillfort

Nail/rivet, Found from the well, where it was attached to a piece of wood.

Century:
12-14

Discovery code:
AI 4300:852

Valjala hillfort

Nail/rivet.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:853

Valjala hillfort

Knife.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:858

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