Excavations of the lost church of the 15th century in Lutsk: archaeologists shared the results

Lutsk, an ancient city in western Ukraine, hides many secrets and historical treasures. Recently, local archaeologists finished researching the remains of the former Cathedral of the Holy Trinity of the 15th century.

Scientists spent five months on the thorough clearing of the entrance and two larger, as well as one smaller room, which serve as altar crypts of the former cathedral. Remains of people were found, whose identification will be the object of further scientific research by anthropologists.

Before that, the researchers came across the foundation of the northwestern round tower, the walls of the northern part of the temple with architectural elements, as well as an enfilade of previously unknown dungeons under the altar part. Later it turned out that these are crypts.

Irrigation tiles, glassware and ceramics from the 16th-18th centuries were also discovered. In one of the rooms, bones lay mixed with soil and bricks.

It is assumed that the crypt was used for individual burials. However, there is no documented information that would indicate who is buried there. According to the preliminary findings of archaeologists, this crypt could belong to the family of Prince-Bishop Falchevsky.

In addition to anthropological aspects, the find is also important for the archeology and history of the city. Thanks to this research, scientists will have the opportunity to better understand the architectural and religious aspects of life in Lutsk in the 15th century.

These finds can be the key to understanding and appreciating the past, revealing secrets that have long remained hidden beneath the city's surface.

Source: suspilne.media