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Today in History: Archaeologist Uncovers Medieval Skeleton at Prague Castle

7/11/2025

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On July 11, 1928, archaeologist Ivan Borkovský uncovered a medieval skeleton at Prague Castle during a Czech National Museum excavation. Dated to the 9th or 10th century, the skeleton was accompanied by valuable burial goods. Its ethnic identification sparked controversy, with competing claims of Germanic or Slavic origins.

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On July 11, 1928, archaeologist Ivan Borkovský uncovered a medieval skeleton at Prague Castle during a Czech National Museum excavation. Dated to the 9th or 10th century, the skeleton was accompanied by valuable burial goods. Its ethnic identification sparked controversy, with competing claims of Germanic or Slavic origins.