History enthusiasts from the Wendrusz Historical and Exploration Society made a remarkable discovery in the Borki forest district of Masuria, northern Poland. While searching for relics from World War II, they unearthed a trove of artifacts hinting at a much older settlement.
The society, based in Węgorzewo Land, announced their findings on social media. Conducted with permission from heritage protection authorities and the landowner, the exploration yielded four fibulae (brooches), a ring, and decorative fragments, potentially including more fibulae.
Bartosz Łaszczuk and Tomasz Trypuć, who made the discoveries, believe they may have stumbled upon an early Bogaczewo or Sudovian cultural site. Initial dating places the artifacts in the late 2nd to early 3rd century AD, a period influenced by Roman culture.
“We halted the search in this area as soon as we understood the significance of the finds,” explained Anna Dymkowska-Kowalska of the Wendrusz society. “Each item is photographed with GPS coordinates and meticulously marked on a digital map to aid future archaeological investigations.”
Magdalena Kozicka, an archaeology specialist, confirmed that the site will be assessed for inclusion in the monument registry. The artifacts will be transferred to a regional museum for further study.
Founded in 2021, the Wendrusz Historical and Exploration Society is dedicated to promoting and researching local history. They manage a history chamber showcasing regional memorabilia in the former Węgorzewo railway station. The society has a history of responsible finds. Previously, they reported ancient artifacts like a socketed axe and a dagger blade discovered during agricultural work. They also assisted in preserving historical documents from the 18th century unearthed during building renovations, related to the Evangelical Parish in Kuty.