Bones were discovered during excavation work in the area between the sexton’s house and the parish church of St. Magdalena in Völkermarkt (Carinthia). Medieval building remains are probably also among the finds. The skeletons are more than 200 years old.
A cemetery, apparently abandoned in 1786, winds its way into the forecourt of the 13th-century parish church of St. Magdalene. “We knew that. What is surprising, however, is that the bones reached so high,” says city priest Zoltan Papp. Skeletons were discovered during excavation work for renovation work on the forecourt of the church.
The Federal Monuments Office (BDMA) has been informed, says building authority manager Armin Alic: “We are curious to see what the investigations will reveal.” The responsible BDMA archaeologist Astrid Steinegger: “We don’t know much. But the bones take us back to the 18th century.” Discovered remains of walls could even date from the Middle Ages: “We know that a Karner once stood there.”
Some walls are very well preserved. “The remains of the wall lead directly to the church,” says archaeologist Regina Barlovits. The finds were discovered at a depth of half a meter. “We are waiting for the results from the experts. We are very interested in learning more about the history,” said Deputy Mayor Peter Wedenig. The Archaeological Service remains on site
Source: Krone
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