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A LARGE TREASURE HOARD DEPOSITED IN A CERAMIC JAR HAS BEEN UNCOVERED NEAR THE VILLAGE OF ZANIÓWKA IN THE LUBLIN VOIVODESHIP, POLAND.
The discovery of the hoard was made by a detectorist, Michał Łotys, who was surveying farmland for pieces of agricultural equipment that may have been accidentally lost in the topsoil. While using his metal detector, he stumbled upon a large jar which, upon excavation, was found to contain a treasure trove of coins.
Following the legal requirement in Poland, Łotys notified the Provincial Office for the Protection of Monuments (WUOZ) in Lublin, who inspected the site along with archaeologists. An inspection suggested that the coins were intentionally deposited in the ceramic jar, and that the hoard weighs approximately 3kg and contains 1,000 crowns and Lithuanian schillings from the 17th century.
Interestingly, the hoard has been deposited in layers of compressed coins in the jar, with 115 coins having been dispersed through agricultural activity. Additionally, 62 heavily oxidised coins and several pieces of fabric were also found at the site.
It is currently unclear why the hoard was buried in the jar, and further study will be required to determine the circumstances behind its deposition. However, hoards can be considered an indicator of unrest, often due to periods of conflict or buried for financial security.
During the 17th century, the region was part of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, which was subject to a series of invasions by Russo-Cossack forces in 1655 and Sweden in 1656 – a period known as the “Deluge”. This may offer a clue as to why the hoard was buried during this time.
The hoard has been transferred for further study at the Archaeology Department of the Museum of Southern Podlasie, in Biała Podlaska, where experts will attempt to uncover more information about this intriguing discovery.
Orginal Article : heritagedaily.com
