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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

Wooden spade or paddleboard. Found from the well. At the exhibition of Saaremaa Museum.

Century:
12-14

Discovery code:
AI 4300:841

Valjala hillfort

Spindle whorl, the artefact is most likely lost.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:181

Valjala hillfort

Knife.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
AI 4300:268

Upa

Finger ring, copper alloy. With thickening twisted middle section nd open ends. Such finger-rings have been found in North-Estonian 13th century inhumations, e. g. in Pada and Kaberla. Seldom finds in cremation graves.

Century:
13

Discovery code:
SM 10907: 4

Century:

Upa

Belt mount, copper alloy. A well-known type of belt mount in Saaremaa archaeological context, often found in stone graves with cremation burials.

Century:
12

Discovery code:
SM 10907: 5

Upa

Flat belt mount, copper alloy. Mounts of this type are commonly found in Osilian stone graves with cremations, where they can be dated mainly to the 12th century (e.g. Rahu and Randvere). They are also associated with Courians, Livs and Semgallians.

Century:
12

Discovery code:
SM 10907: 6