You archaeologists Germans are making history by presenting the world with a surprising discovery — a medieval folding chair made of iron.
This rare artifact emerged from excavations in the village of Endsee, Germany, and provides a unique insight into life and culture in the Middle Ages.
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The folding chair was unearthed in 2022 during excavations at an ancient burial site dating back to the 6th to 7th centuries.
Such a discovery not only illustrates the incredible level of archaeological preservation, but also offers clues about the strong cultural influence of the Franks in the region during the period.
(Image: Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege/Reproduction)
The surprising revelation came when archaeologists unearthed two adjacent graves.
The first contained the remains of a woman, enriched with artifacts that include a necklace made of small glass beads. multicolored beads, two brooches, an almandine disc brooch, a large millefiori bead and a spiral — evidence of a life richly ornate.
(Image: Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege/Reproduction)
The second grave belonged to a man, a warrior, whose belongings reveal a story of bravery and status.
Among the artifacts found were a richly decorated spear and a shield, testifying to its prominent position. However, the most notable find was the folding chair.
The folding chair, now carefully restored, is an object of great historical interest. It consists of two frames connected by an axial pin and is adorned with non-ferrous metal inserts.
The horizontal rods bear narrow grooves into which the seat, probably made from the skin of some animal, was attached.
Although folding chairs from this period are not completely unknown, archaeologists point out that finding them in funerary contexts is extremely rare.
This fact, together with the wealth of artifacts in the grave, suggests that the holder of such an item enjoyed a very high social status.
The discovery is shedding light on the complexities of medieval society, revealing fascinating details about the role of folding chairs and their cultural significance.
The artifact now on display to the world is more than just an object; it is a link to the past that allows us to peek into the lives and customs of a long-forgotten era.
