A medieval church gave unusual objects during an archaeological excavation – and officials recently brought discoveries to light.
In a January 31st press release, the State Office for Heritage Management and Archeology (LDA) in Saxonia-Anhalt announced the excavations of Marienkircche in Gardlegen, Germany. Marienkirche, which translates to “Church of St. Mary”, was built at about 1200.
The church was excavated between June 2022 until September 2023 in order to “warm under the floor in the sacred building,” said the press release, which was translated from German to English. Although the project ended in 2023, its results were not published by the end of this January.
“(() The wooden floor was removed on an area of 145 square meters, and the land was excavated at a depth of 40 centimeters,” officials explained. lost could be cut in this field. “
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Excavators recently discovered a curiosities in a medieval church in the Gardeliegen, Germany. (State Office for Heritage Management and Archeology (LDA) Saxonia-Anhalt / Getty Images)
During the months, LDA volunteers found 1,000 artifacts extending over seven centuries. A total of 679 coins and fragments of coins were found, along with “clothes pins, animal bones, pottery, metal equipment and book clamps,” officials explained.
Pearls, glass pieces, iron nails and even personal tweezers were also discovered, along with “plant residues”.
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In particular, there were three dice, which officials noticed “is unusual for a church setting.”
But the most unusual finding was “a monkey sculpture approximately 8 centimeters made of lead bronze (ED)”, which was found in the church neighbor.
Over 600 coins and coins fragments were discovered in the church. (State Office for Heritage Management and Archeology (LDA) Saxonia-Anhalt)
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Volunteers were not sure what to do from the object, mentioning that monkeys were considered sinful creatures in medieval times.
“Restored immediately to the Saxony-Anhalt (LDA) workshop, finding a strong discussion of its meaning and interpretation-is a monkey with a drinking horn or musical instrument?” Explaining the press release. “Monkey appearances are not rare in churches.”
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“Animals are often shown playing on board games, making music, imitating people or entangled in vine and tents,” continued statements. “They were considered demonic creatures and were increasingly seen as a reflection and cartoon of sinful, glamorous people during the late Middle Ages.”
Officials were confused by the bronze monkey found in the medieval church. (State Office for Heritage Management and Archeology (LDA) Saxonia-Anhalt)
Officials concluded their announcement, noting that excavation “highlights the great importance of voluntary engagement in managing archaeological heritage”.
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“Saxonia-Anhalt has a dense network of volunteers who, in coordination with the State Office for Heritage Management and Saxonia-Anhalt Archeology, undertakes well-defined tasks in the management of archaeological heritage,” the statement said.
