The graves, dating to the late 3rd or 4th century A.D., contained iron weapons, armor, and burned remains, indicating significant burial rituals among Vandal warriors.
Archaeologists are hopeful that non-invasive methods such as geophysical surveys will help locate additional graves, potentially revealing a Vandal cemetery from the Roman Imperial era.
The bending of swords before cremation was a ritual practice that not only honored the deceased but also discouraged looting, reflecting the value of these weapons.
The discovery of these Vandal warrior graves in Glinka is particularly important given the scarcity of such finds in the Sandomierska Highlands area, shedding light on Iron Age Przeworsk culture.
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