Lost treasures of Lithuanian and Polish rulers discovered in Vilnius ...
Jan 10, 2025 · Archaeologists discovered a hidden chamber in Vilnius Cathedral crypts, holding burial regalia of prominent Lithuanian and Polish leaders.
Medieval Treasures of Lithuania Unearthed in Vilnius Cathedral
Jan 10, 2025 · A cache of medieval royal regalia, hidden for over 80 years, has been uncovered in Vilnius Cathedral, revealing the splendour of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Hidden royal treasures discovered underneath Vilnius Cathedral
Jan 20, 2025 · In a discovery that has stunned historians, a trove of royal artefacts has been uncovered in the crypts beneath Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania. Hidden since the outbreak of …
Burial crowns of Lithuanian-Polish rulers discovered in Vilnius Cathedral
Jan 6, 2025 · Insignia, including burial crowns for the tombs of the Lithuanian and Polish rulers Alexander, Elizabeth, and Barbara were discovered in the crypts of Vilnius Cathedral. “On …
Crowns and Scepters Discovered Hidden Inside the Walls Beneath …
6 days ago · According to Polish news, the hunt for the lost royal treasures began a decade ago. While the Archdiocese of Lithuania knew the items were down in the subterranean level of the …
Medieval crowns of Eastern European royalty hidden in cathedral …
Jan 9, 2025 · A set of 16th-century royal burial regalia concealed in a niche under a staircase for nearly a century has been recovered from the Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania. The gold crowns, …
Hidden Royal Trove Discovered in Underground Vault of Vilnius Cathedral
Jan 15, 2025 · In 1939, at the onset of World War II, a cache of Lithuanian and Polish royal treasures went underground. Rings, medallions, crowns, plaques, and a scepter were hastily …
Centuries-Old Crowns of Lithuanian-Polish Rulers Discovered in Vilnius …
Jan 7, 2025 · The Vilnius Cathedral crypts, an extraordinary site beneath one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, preserve remnants of Lithuania’s rich history. These crypts hold traces of …
Lost treasures of European rulers found in cathedral crypt
Jan 10, 2025 · The Vilnius Cathedral, the primary Catholic cathedral in Lithuania, has served as the site for inauguration ceremonies of Lithuanian monarchs since the early 15th century AD. - …
After 90 years, 16th-century crowns hidden in WWII were found …
Jan 8, 2025 · A secret cache containing the burial insignia of Lithuanian and Polish monarchs—hidden since the onset of World War II in 1939—was found under Vilnius …