Archaeologists Uncover Extraordinary Finds beneath Polish Church Dating Back to the 13th Century

Archaeologists Uncover Extraordinary Finds beneath Polish Church Dating Back to the 13th Century

Archaeologists have made a significant discovery beneath a historic monastery in Poland, unearthing notable artifacts that shed light on monastic life in the 1700s.

The excavation took place near the Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary in Chełm, approximately 40 miles east of Lublin. This medieval church was originally established in the 13th century.

In a statement, officials from the Lublin Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments (LWKZ) said the recent discovery was “like no other.”

“This year’s research season has yielded a sensational discovery,” said the statement, which was translated from Polish to English.

“After dismantling the wooden floors on the upper level of the former Basilian monastery, hundreds of fragments of very rare heraldic tiles were found in the fill.”

Officials wrote that the tiles were glazed “in green and brown, and were made to order with specific symbolism, a bishop’s coat of arms and titles.”

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