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.
Mullutu
Iron knife.
Mullutu
Iron knife.
Mullutu
Iron knife.
Mullutu
Iron knife.
Mullutu
Iron knife.
Mullutu
Iron knife.
Mullutu
Broad-bladed bearded axe with double lugs, iron.
First photo: Jaana Ratas.
Broad-bladed bearded axe with double lugs, iron (Griciuvienė 2009, 397).
Literature:
Griciuvienė, E. (prepared by) 2009. Kuršiai. Genties kultūra laidosenos duomenimis. Baltų archeologijos paroda. Katalogas. The Curonians. Tribe Culture According to the Burial Data. Baltic Archaeological Exhibition. Catalogue. Vilnius – Riga, Lietuvos nacionalis muziejus; Latvijas Nacionālais vēstures muzejs.
Last photo: Jaana Ratas.
Spearhead of Petersen’s E-type, iron.
Literature:
Pedersen, A. 2014. Dead Warriors in Living Memory. A Study of Weapon and Equestrian Burials in Viking-Age Denmark, AD 800-1000. – National Museums Studies in Archaeology and History, Vol. 20: 1. Copenhagen, 92-93.
First photo: Jaana Ratas.
Spearhead of Petersen’s E-type, iron.
Literature:
Pedersen, A. 2014. Dead Warriors in Living Memory. A Study of Weapon and Equestrian Burials in Viking-Age Denmark, AD 800-1000. – National Museums Studies in Archaeology and History, Vol. 20: 1. Copenhagen, 92-93.
