An amazing discovery has been made beneath the Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania. After the outbreak of World War II, researchers discovered a secret hiding place where Polish royal regalia was hidden. These include, among others: A crown made for Alexander Jagiern.
Vilnius Cathedral announced a historic discovery. “On December 16, 2024, the basement where royal treasures were hidden in 1939 after the outbreak of World War II was discovered,” it was reported in a Facebook post.
Historical discoveries of Vilnius. Hidden royal regalia discovered
In this hiding place are the burial crown of Alexander Jagiellon, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, as well as the burial crown, chains, medallions, rings, and coffin plaque of Elisabeth of Habsburg, the first wife of King Sigismund Augustus. It had been.
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A burial crown, a scepter, royal jewels, three rings, a chain and two stone tablets from the coffin of his second wife Barbara Radziwiła were also found. The treasure also included rings, earrings, a cross, and several episcopal insignia.
– These crowns were not worn during the ruler’s lifetime. These were made after their deaths and are part of their grave markers, Vilnius Metropolitan Archbishop Gintaras Gulzas announced at a press conference on Monday.
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However, he said the discovered tombstones of Lithuanian and Polish rulers were “priceless historical treasures, symbols of the long traditions of the Lithuanian state, a sign of the capital Vilnius, and wonderful works of goldsmiths and jewellery.” ”, he emphasized.
Their search has been going on for almost 90 years. After Lithuania recaptured it, an initial search attempt was made. All grave markers found will undergo a complete restoration so that they can be opened to the public in the future.
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