Two years ago, archaeologists found a special skeleton in a village in Poland. In the tomb, several artifacts question the researchers, who believe they have discovered a “vampire”. Reconstruction of the individual offers new elements on this mysterious discovery.
Throughout Europe, tombs that are sometimes strange, disturbing and unique can be revealed during archaeological excavations. This was the case in 2022 near the Polish village of Pień. The remains of a young woman buried for four hundred years have raised questions among researchers. In question, strange objects are methodically placed around the corpse. A sickle at the base of his neck. Two large locks at his feet. These strange artifacts seem to mark the completion of a ritual intended to prevent the return of the dead in the form of a vampire! Scientists have recently attempted to reconstruct his face to explain such funeral precautions.
The face of fear?
Initially, anthropologists determined that “Zosia” died of natural causes, ruling out the theory of execution for witchcraft. Modeling the skull in 3D made it possible to implement its features The faceThe facestep by step.
Although this may seem harsh at first, there is no suggestion that Zosia’s face justifies a funeral ritual worthy of a vampire. In addition, a pillow placed under the young woman’s head suggests that she must have been part of the local bourgeoisie, thus receiving some material benefits after her death.
What does Zosia’s skeleton reveal?
It was therefore necessary to study the whole skeleton to try to understand anything else that might explain the steps taken for it. Scientists suspect that a collision SternumSternum Zosia was somewhat misrepresented. This TumorTumorA hemangioma will cause many problems.
If the young Polish woman’s health problems weren’t all physical, they led to behavioral problems. An article published in It’s all interesting. In particular, it causes fainting, migraines and even mental disorders.
Many elements, factors of concern for the local population. The purpose of storing the remains with blades under the neck and locks on the feet was to prevent Zosia’s spirit from disturbing and disrupting the daily lives of humans. But the young woman never came back from the dead. It does, however, explain superstitious fears, in a Europe still plagued by wars and violence. Epidemic diseasesEpidemic diseases. These revelations are described in more detail in the documentary. Secrets of the DeadProduced by Caravan Media Limited. and aired on American channel PBS.
