Local history enthusiasts from the Wendrusz Historical and Exploration Society have discovered four fibulae, a ring, and fragments of decorations dating back to the beginning of our era in the Borki forest district in the Masuria region, northern Poland. The findings, which are preliminarily dated to the period of Roman influence, have been handed over to the heritage protection authorities.
The Historical and Exploratory Society of the Węgorzewo Land “Wendrusz” announced a significant archaeological discovery via social media. These artifacts were found during a metal detecting expedition, part of which was a prize for a winner of a charity auction supporting the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP).
Field searches were conducted with consent from heritage protection authorities and the landowner, the Borki forest district. Society members Bartosz Łaszczuk and Tomasz Trypuć unexpectedly discovered four fibulae, a ring, and decoration fragments during what was expected to be a World War II artifact search.
Local history enthusiasts suggest the discovery may indicate a Bogaczewo or Sudovian culture cemetery or settlement from the early era. Preliminary dating places the artifacts from the late 2nd to early 3rd century, a period influenced by Roman culture.
“As soon as we realized what we were discovering, we stopped the search in this area. Each such find is photographed with GPS coordinates and precisely marked on a digital map. This is to aid further archaeological research of the site in the future,’ Anna Dymkowska-Kowalska from the Wendrusz society told PAP”
The discovery was reported to the Provincial Office for the Protection of Monuments in Ełk and the State Forests. Magdalena Kozicka, an archaeology specialist, stated that the site would be considered for inclusion in the monument registry, and the artifacts will be handed over to a regional museum.
The Historical and Exploratory Society of the Węgorzewo Land “Wendrusz” was founded in 2021, dedicated to researching and promoting local history. They operate a history chamber in the former Węgorzewo railway station, collecting regional memorabilia. In past efforts, they handed over ancient artifacts like a socketed axe and a dagger blade, discovered during agricultural work, as well as assisted in preserving historical documents found during building renovations, dating back to the 18th century, related to the Evangelical Parish in Kuty.
Field searches were conducted with consent from heritage protection authorities and the landowner, the Borki forest district. Society members Bartosz Łaszczuk and Tomasz Trypuć unexpectedly discovered four fibulae, a ring, and decoration fragments during what was expected to be a World War II artifact search.
Local history enthusiasts suggest the discovery may indicate a Bogaczewo or Sudovian culture cemetery or settlement from the early era. Preliminary dating places the artifacts from the late 2nd to early 3rd century, a period influenced by Roman culture.
“As soon as we realized what we were discovering, we stopped the search in this area. Each such find is photographed with GPS coordinates and precisely marked on a digital map. This is to aid further archaeological research of the site in the future,’ Anna Dymkowska-Kowalska from the Wendrusz society told PAP”
The discovery was reported to the Provincial Office for the Protection of Monuments in Ełk and the State Forests. Magdalena Kozicka, an archaeology specialist, stated that the site would be considered for inclusion in the monument registry, and the artifacts will be handed over to a regional museum.
The Historical and Exploratory Society of the Węgorzewo Land “Wendrusz” was founded in 2021, dedicated to researching and promoting local history. They operate a history chamber in the former Węgorzewo railway station, collecting regional memorabilia. In past efforts, they handed over ancient artifacts like a socketed axe and a dagger blade, discovered during agricultural work, as well as assisted in preserving historical documents found during building renovations, dating back to the 18th century, related to the Evangelical Parish in Kuty.
Source: Science in Poland/PAP
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