A man in Poland using a metal detector to search for World War II relics made an unexpected discovery – a medieval artifact. The Museum of the History of the Kamień Land in Poland announced the find, describing it as “unbelievable.”
The man, identified as Jacek Ukowski, found a piece of a medieval leaded pope’s bull, a type of public decree or charter issued by a pope during their reign. The fragments of the bull were inscribed with a Roman numeral and a partial name, dating the item to somewhere between 1303 and 1352.
Despite the find, the museum acknowledged that this mystery may remain unsolved. This isn’t the first time Ukowski has found a papal bull – in February, he made a similar discovery and donated both relics to the museum. Overall, this is the third such artifact found in the region recently.
The location of the find was surprising, as these relics are typically found near church sites or in city centers. However, in this case, the fragments were found alongside a set of train tracks, raising questions about how it ended up there.
The museum expressed excitement at the find, highlighting the rarity and historical significance of the artifact. They will continue to research and study the relics to learn more about their origin and significance.
