Medieval knight’s grave discovered under ice cream shop

Medieval knight’s grave discovered under ice cream shop

The relocation of an ice cream parlor in the Polish port town of Gdańsk marked the end of an era. Miś had operated in the same location since 1962, but a few years ago, the ice cream parlor’s owners decided to relocate across the city. The vacancy presented local archaeologists with a unique opportunity, however, as the original location in the historic central district of Śródmieście sat above a medieval cemetery attached to Gdańsk’s oldest chu…

Medieval Knight’s Grave Discovered in Poland

Archaeologists in Gdańsk, Poland, have discovered a rare 13th–14th century knight’s grave beneath a carved tombstone, offering new insights into the city’s medieval past