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Polish archaeologists recently discovered the burial of an elite knight in an astonishing condition – all bustling Tourist district.
The tomb was found in Gdansk, Poland Historic City It was respected for its colorful architecture and location of the scenic Motowawa River. The discovery was announced this month by Polish archaeology company Archoscan.
The tomb of the knights was discovered under the location of Rozziaarnia Mimi, the beloved ice cream parlor, once stood at the intersection of Squeennizza and Glozica Street.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, the organization said the area was once a 13th century cemetery next to the ruins of the oldest known church in Gdanksk. Both are located in the city’s historic centre and are known as śródmieście.
“The church was built from oak wood cut in 1140 based on tree-based dating,” the organization said. “It is currently recognized as the oldest wooden church ever identified in Poland.”
Archaeologists recently discovered the burial of a knight in the heart of Gdansk’s historic centre, near Poland’s oldest wooden church. (Sylwia Kurzyńska/Archoscan)
Tombstones date back to the late 13th or 14th centuries were buried at the city’s early medieval bases. Archaeologists said the site was a “important place of power, faith and burial” in Gdansk during the Middle Ages.
The tomb may belong to those of an elite knight, made from limestone imported from the island of Gotland, Sweden. The tomb sculptures are also skillfully crafted, suggesting that high-quality craftsmen produced the tombstones.
“In Poland, there are rare gravestones of figures showing full-length armored figures, especially in the 13th and 14th centuries.”
The photos of the discovery show a faint image of a man standing wearing complete chainmail armor and leggings.
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“He has a sword and a shield [in the image]Archeoscans pointed out.
“Despite some damage, you can see many details of the head, left foot, armor and weapons.”
Despite the fragile limestone composition, the knight’s tombstone retained impressive underground details for centuries, including chainmail details. (Sylwia Kurzyńska/Archoscan)
Limestone is very fragile, but Archeoscan said the gravestones have weathered over the centuries.
“The tombstones are surprisingly well preserved given that they were made of soft limestone and buried for centuries,” the organization added. “The carved figure, armor and shield are still visible.”
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He also said, “Tombstones like this were very rare in Poland at the time and were usually made for important people. However, there is no evidence to link numbers in tutonic order, and the inscription does not confirm the connection.”
During excavation, archaeologists carefully lifted the tomb slabs, revealing the full skeleton of the knight. The initial inspection showed that the warrior stood between 5’5″ and 5’9″ high.
The excavation site, known as Silodomyesy, is considered to be the most archaeologically important area in Gdansk, Poland. (Sylwia Kurzyńska/Archoscan)
“The bones were found in anatomical alignment and confirmed that the tombstone marked the actual burial site,” added Archeoscan. “The skeletons are well preserved, but no grave items were found in relation to the body.”
Experts hope to conduct additional research, including genetic analysis, to determine the age of the knight’s death and his health history.
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Further isotopic analysis, along with other possible links to other burials, could shed light on his lifestyle and diet.
“Together, gravestones, churches and cemeteries help us to tell the rich, layered stories of early medieval Gdansk.”
Archaeologists will also implement a Reconstruction of the face.
Archeoscan emphasized that the discovery is “one of the most important things” Archaeological discoveries in Poland In recent years, “It sheds light on burial practices and medieval symbolism.
The tombstone carved from imported Gotland limestone reflects the high state of the knight buried beneath it. (Sylwia Kurzyńska/Archoscan)
“Tombstones of figures showing full-length armored figures are rare in Poland, especially in the 13th and 14th centuries,” the organization concluded.
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“Together, gravestones, churches and cemeteries help us to tell the rich, layered stories of early medieval Gdansk.”
