Archaeologists have discovered unique medieval artifacts near Halych

During archaeological excavations in the Podil district of historic Halych in the Carpathian region, researchers from the “Ancient Halych” National Reserve and specialists from the Center for Medieval Studies uncovered valuable artifacts of medieval material culture. Among the finds are bronze folding scales, which researchers initially mistook for a piece of horse harness, as well as a large fragment of a metal spur and an antique key. 

The bronze scales were found by Andriy Stasyuk, the reserve’s scientific secretary and a leading specialist at the Center, while the iron key—which may have belonged to the door of an ancient church—was unearthed by Ukrainian medieval historian Professor Myroslav Voloshchuk. 

All of the historical artifacts were found in a cultural layer at a depth of just 35–40 centimeters, providing yet another tangible confirmation of the intense urban life and vibrant activity in the vicinity of the Church of the Annunciation. In addition, archaeologists noted that just last week at the same site, they discovered a rare bone game piece, likely used for playing backgammon.

This was reported in a Facebook post by the Center for Medieval Studies.

In Italy, during the construction of a highway, workers stumbled upon the remains of an ancient sanctuary dating back to the 5th century B.C. The unique discovery was made near the town of Pons, located approximately 72 kilometers from Venice. After the artifacts were discovered, large-scale archaeological excavations began immediately at the site.