Archaeologists have discovered the lost medieval town of Stolzenberg buried beneath a Polish forest, providing new insights into a settlement that disappeared centuries ago.

The excavation revealed the town's layout, including an 18-foot moat and a market square, suggesting it was a well-planned medieval settlement. Researchers have recovered more than 400 artifacts from the site, offering evidence of daily life in the community.

The town of Stolzenberg had vanished without clear historical records explaining its disappearance, leaving researchers to piece together clues about what led to its abandonment. The discovery provides archaeologists with what they describe as a time capsule of medieval life.

The site's preservation in the forest environment has allowed researchers to study the town's structure and analyze artifacts that might have been lost or damaged in other conditions. The findings are expected to contribute to understanding of medieval settlement patterns and urban planning in the region.

Further excavation and analysis of the artifacts will likely provide additional information about the town's inhabitants and the circumstances surrounding its disappearance.