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Archaeological Discoveries Uncover Stolzenberg's Medieval Past

3/28/2026

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Stolzenberg, a medieval city near Slawoborze, Poland, was founded in the late 13th or early 14th century and abandoned under unclear circumstances.
In 2020, metal detector surveys revealed 400 artifacts, and drilling showed layers two meters deep indicating a market and a street to the gate.
The Relicta Foundation is studying the site's origins, likely linking Stolzenberg to the Margraves of Brandenburg, and examining abandonment causes such as natural disasters.

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Story summary

Stolzenberg, a medieval city near Slawoborze, Poland, was founded in the late 13th or early 14th century and abandoned under unclear circumstances.
In 2020, metal detector surveys revealed 400 artifacts, and drilling showed layers two meters deep indicating a market and a street to the gate.
The Relicta Foundation is studying the site's origins, likely linking Stolzenberg to the Margraves of Brandenburg, and examining abandonment causes such as natural disasters.