A mysterious Bronze Age tomb in Poland was accidentally unearthed in a children’s sandpit.
According to The First News, the ancient tomb was discovered in the village of Tuchola Zarska in Western Poland, in a small children’s play area. The lucky boy was digging sand with a bucket in the sand pit when he discovered something strange and reported it to adults.
An archaeologist is examining the area – Photo: LWKZ
According to local archaeologist Marcin Kosowicz, who is in charge of the scene, inside the terracotta tomb were the remains of many people placed in burial urns, belonging to the Lusatian culture, estimated to date from around 1100 to 700 BC.
Mr. Kosowicz added that the removal of a significant portion of the humus due to the leveling process to create this playground has left the ancient tomb covered with only a thin layer of soil. So when the children played with the sand, it was revealed.
One of the urns containing remains – Photo: LWKZ
According to Acient Origins, the tomb may be related to another nearby archaeological site, and between the two locations there may be countless other relics waiting to be discovered.
The ancient tomb has only been exposed to the surface layer and archaeologists suspect that underneath there may be a treasure trove, because this type of Lusatian tomb is often accompanied by many metal artifacts and beads. glass and gold jewelry.
The unnamed boy who discovered the tomb shared with the press that he really wanted to become an archaeologist when he grew up.
