(CLO) Crowns and royal symbols of medieval European kings, historical treasures that have been hidden for decades, have just been found in the crypts of a church.
Treasures from Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania have been missing since the outbreak of World War II in 1939, according to a press release from the Go Vilnius tourism promotion agency on Wednesday.
Precious historical artifacts were found, including the crown of King Alexander Jagiellon (Aleksandras Jogailaitis), along with the crown, necklace, medals, rings and tombstone of Empress Elizabeth of Austria (Elžbieta Habsburgaitė).
There is also a crown, a scepter, an orb, three rings, a necklace and tombstones relating to Queen Barbara Radziwiłł (Barbora Radvilaitė).
These crowns were made after the kings died and were not used while they were alive. (Photo: Go Vilnius)
The found burial objects of Lithuanian and Polish kings are priceless historical treasures, symbols of the long-standing traditions of the Lithuanian state, evidence of Vilnius as the capital, as well as beautiful works of goldsmithery and jewelry.
These artifacts would be placed inside the kings' coffins when they were buried, and crowns were crafted after their deaths to become part of the tomb.
The burial badges were found in the hidden place where they were kept in 1939. (Photo: Go Vilnius)
A chance discovery in 1931, while the church was being cleaned up after spring flooding, revealed a mysterious crypt containing the remains of kings.
They were on display until World War II broke out in 1939. After several unsuccessful searches, researchers focused on exploring the catacombs in September 2024.
“Using an endoscope, the artifacts were finally found in December, wrapped in newspapers with a publication date of September 1939. “They will be examined, restored and presented to the public in the future,” according to a statement from the archdiocese.
Ha Trang (according to CNN)
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/phat-hien-kho-bau-hoang-gia-that-lac-tu-thoi-the-chien-ii-post329887.html
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