11th-century Warrior’s tomb found in Poland

A wooden chamber tomb containing the remains of an elite warrior who lived in the 11th-century A.D. has been found in southwestern Poland.

A large tomb, in the form of recessed in-ground wooden structure, has been discovered by archaeologists during excavations near Opatowska Gate in Sandomierz. This is the first such find in the Sandomierz region.

“In the vicinity of the grave we found fragments of broken pottery and traces of burning fire – probably remnants of funeral rites” – believes Dr. Marek Florek from the Institute of Archaeology of the Maria Curie-Sk?odowska University in Lublin and Sandomierz Delegation of the Regional Office for the Protection of Monuments in Kielce, who participated in the excavations.

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