700-Year-Old Tombstone of a Mysterious Medieval Knight Unearthed in Poland, Revealing Secrets of the Past
So, picture this: right smack in the middle of Gdańsk, Poland—a city dripping with medieval mojo—archaeologists stumble upon a tombstone that’s basically the OG Instagram post of a medieval knight. This limestone slab, decked out in chainmail and holding a sword, is rumored to be from at least the 14th century. Now, here’s the kicker: it was hiding just beneath a former ice cream parlor. Yup, someone was literally chilling on top of centuries of history. Who’s buried under there? A high-ranking knight, no less—probably some bigwig commander who fancied eternal posture with sword raised. As they prep to lift that slab, I can’t help but wonder—did the ice cream ever taste as sweet as this discovery? This find isn’t just a glimpse into the past; it’s a full-on medieval Netflix drama waiting to unfold. Dive into the journey of this knight’s stone and get a taste of Gdańsk’s gritty history. LEARN MORE
The tombstone was discovered in the center of Gdańsk, Poland, and archaeologists believe it dates back to at least the 14th century.

ArcheoScan/FacebookThe limestone slab depicting a medieval knight dates back to the Middle Ages.
A tombstone depicting a medieval knight was uncovered in Gdańsk, Poland, during a recent excavation by ArcheoScan. It was found beneath a former ice cream parlor in the historic city center, and experts believe it dates back to around the 14th century.
Archaeologists have not yet removed the stone from the ground, but they believe that when they lift it, they will discover the remains of a high-ranking knight whose burial was marked by the elaborate artifact.
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