16th-Century Royal Burial Regalia Rediscovered in Lithuania's Vilnius Cathedral

Medieval Crowns and Scepters Discovered Hidden Inside the Walls of a Crypt Beneath a Lithuanian Cathedral

The royal treasures were stashed away at the beginning of World War II. Experts knew the trove existed, but previous attempts to find it had failed

A secret hiding place containing the grave insignia of the rulers of Lithuania and Poland has been discovered in the crypts of the Vilnius Cathedral, the Vilnius Archdiocese announced on Monday.

The crypts of Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania have revealed a number of priceless historical treasures hidden for decades. These are pieces dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries that had not been seen since the outbreak of World War II in 1939.Presented for the first time this week, these discoveries are being meticulously restored by the Church Heritage Museum and are expected to be displayed to the public at the end of this year.

Medieval Treasures of Lithuania Unearthed in Vilnius Cathedral

A cache of medieval royal regalia, hidden for over 80 years, has been uncovered in Vilnius Cathedral, revealing the splendour of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

A historic find: Centuries-old royal insignia have been discovered in Vilnius, which shape the image of Lithuania and Europe.

16th-Century Royal Burial Treasures Found in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral -DellyRanks - DellyRanks

A remarkable discovery has been made in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral, where 16th-century royal burial regalia were recovered after being concealed for nearly a century. The artefacts, including crowns, rings, chains, a sceptre, and coffin plaques, had been hidden in a crypt at the start of World War II. These treasures, once belonging to significant figures from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland, provide insight into the er…