Trove of 1,500-year-old artifacts uncovered during road work in Poland
Construction in Poland has led experts to something much more than a road expansion: Archaeologists have unearthed approximately 100 ancient artifacts.
The discovery occurred during construction of the Wisłokostrada, a new road investment in the city of Rzeszów, according to a Feb. 6 Facebook post from the Press Office of the City Hall of Rzeszów. Archaeologists have explored an approximately 14-acre area during the construction.
Among their discoveries, experts identified a number of artifacts from the Iron Age — which spanned from about 1,200 B.C. until around 1,000 A.D.
Archaeologists found large pits and postholes, likely remnants from an ancient settlement. The remains of ancient fireplaces were also discovered.
A collection of ceramic vessels and ceramic fragments were also unearthed, according to officials.
Photos show some of the unearthed relics.
Experts said the remains were probably left by Przeworsk people.
The Przeworsk culture inhabited southern and central Poland between the third century B.C. and the fifth century A.D., according to experts at the University of Warsaw. The culture is known for its use of cremation, abundance of weapons in male burials and use of iron.
Google Translate and Facebook were used to translate a Facebook post from the Press Office of the City Hall of Rzeszów.
This story was originally published February 9, 2024 at 3:58 PM with the headline "Trove of 1,500-year-old artifacts uncovered during road work in Poland."
