Archaeologists Discover Previously Unknown 17th-Century Chapel-Crypt Near Talachyn
In the Talachyn district, archaeologists have discovered a 17th-century chapel-crypt, about which there is no information in any known historical document, reports BelTA.
The length of the structure reaches 10 meters, and the thickness of the crypt walls is about one and a half meters. The foundation is composed of large boulders. Fragments of frescoes have been preserved on the walls.
Local historian Dmitry Ivchenko noted that he had not found this chapel even on old maps, although other, less significant objects are marked on them. Geophysicists who surveyed the area using special equipment discovered that it is literally strewn with fragments of bricks and stones. This complicates the determination of exactly what lies underground.
So far, no drawings or photographs of the memorial structure have been preserved. One of the researchers' theories is that it might have been the chapel-burial vault of a princess who died by drowning. The masonry indicates the early 17th century. Found artifacts also point to features of Renaissance architecture.
Among the findings are an item believed to be part of a stained-glass window, as well as remnants of "beaver tail" type roof tiles. The building ceramics were likely produced directly on-site, as there is a lot of clay in the vicinity of Sakolina village. Additionally, archaeologists found fragments of bone material, but it has not yet been determined whether they originated from this location or were moved here.
Alena Bambiarava, Deputy Chairwoman of the Talachyn District Executive Committee, reported that a written proposal to grant the object the status of a historical and cultural value has not yet been received. If such a proposal is received, local authorities are ready to consider the matter. For the winter, the structure will be conserved, and in the spring, work on its preservation and further study is planned to continue.
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