Knife beneath the neck: unusual burial found at medieval Polish cemetery

Knife beneath the neck: unusual burial found at medieval Polish cemetery

Archaeologists investigating a medieval cemetery near Dąbrówno in northern Poland have uncovered an unusual burial featuring an iron knife placed beneath the deceased’s neck and a nail positioned on the chest. While such discoveries often spark speculation about anti-vampire practices, researchers caution against drawing sensational conclusions. The burial was discovered during ongoing excavations at Stare Miasto (Old Town), the site of Dąbrówno…