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As Berlin’s modern skyline stands in stark contrast to its medieval past, the discovery at Molkenmarkt invites reflection on the enduring legacy of faith.
Berlin’s Molkenmarkt, a historic square once bustling with trade, has revealed a profound archaeological treasure: 188 Christianrelics, some containing fragments of saintly bones, hidden beneath layers of modern asphalt. This remarkable find sheds light on the medieval devotion that once permeated the city.
Among the discoveries were intricately designed religious statuettes, including a nearly intact clay figure of St. Catherine standing 11 centimeters tall.
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Berlin’s Molkenmarkt, a historic square once bustling with trade, has revealed a profound archaeological treasure: 188 Christianrelics, some containing fragments of saintly bones, hidden beneath layers of modern asphalt. This remarkable find sheds light on the medieval devotion that once permeated the city.
A treasure beneath the streets
Spanning 9,200 square meters, Molkenmarkt now serves as a major traffic hub in Berlin. However, as explained by La Vanguardia, during recent excavations by the Berlin State Monuments Office, archaeologists unearthed sacred objects dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries.Among the discoveries were intricately designed religious statuettes, including a nearly intact clay figure of St. Catherine standing 11 centimeters tall.
St. Catherine: Beloved patroness of the Late Middle Ages
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188 relics discovered beneath Berlin’s oldest square
As Berlin’s modern skyline stands in stark contrast to its medieval past, the discovery at Molkenmarkt invites reflection on the enduring legacy of faith.
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