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German WWII Soldier Grave Found with Mesolithic Tools, Roman and Byzantine Coins
The Tuchola Forest in northern Poland continues to reveal its secrets as archaeologists explore its vast woods and lakes. A team of archaeologists led by Olaf Popkiewicz made an exceptional discovery near Grzybek, in Wdecki Landscape Park, on the shores of the Żur Reservoir. What began as a routi
The first surprise was the discovery of a pit containing the remains of a German soldier, likely fallen in battle in February 1945 during the fights over the Grzybek bridge in the final days of World War II. Credit: Wdecki Park Krajobrazowy Excavating around the soldier’s grave, the team found evidence of something much older: stone tools dating back to the Mesolithic period, around 9,000 years ago. The team of archaeologists now faces the task of meticulously analyzing each piece, tool, and coin to unravel the individual stories they hold and establish a connection between these elements and the different historical periods.
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