SloveniaA local resident in western Poland, Mirosław Tucholski, retrieved a medieval sword from the river Varta near the town of Wronka. The sword, estimated to be over 900 years old, dates back to the early Middle Ages and is believed to have been crafted during the reign of the first Polish rulers of the Piast dynasty. Archeologist Ryszard Pietrzak confirmed the sword’s authenticity, noting its origin from the early Middle Ages. While experts speculate about its history—whether it belonged to a warrior or was part of a ritual deposit into the river—the exact origins remain a mystery. The discovery adds to a growing trend of archaeological finds in Polish rivers and lakes, where lower water levels due to droughts have exposed previously hidden artifacts. The sword will now undergo conservation efforts at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun before being displayed at the Regional Museum in Wronka.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): The article reports on an archaeological discovery without taking a political stance. It presents factual information about the historical significance of the sword and its potential origins, while emphasizing the broader context of similar discoveries in Poland. There is no evident ideological slan
