After almost 1000 years, remains of Olomouc’s Přemyslid rulers identified and laid to rest

Name: After almost 1000 years, remains of Olomouc’s Přemyslid rulers identified and laid to rest
Uploaded: 2025-05-23T11:28:50+00:00
Channel: Martin Hladík
Description: After seven years of research, scientists have confirmed the origin of human remains found in a mysterious chest in a church in Olomouc – they belonged to the city’s ancient Přemyslid rulers. In the history of Bohemia and Moravia, ‘Přemyslid’ is a term that looms large. See more here. Author: Danny Bate

Photo: Markéta Lehečková, Olomouc Museum of Art

After seven years of research, scientists have confirmed the origin of human remains found in a mysterious chest in a church in Olomouc – they belonged to the city’s ancient Přemyslid rulers.

In the history of Bohemia and Moravia, ‘Přemyslid’ is a term that looms large.

See more here.

Author: Danny Bate