Photo: Andrea Strohamierová, Czech Radio
The Hendrich family tomb in Skalná in the Cheb region, which was seriously damaged by vandals, was opened after a difficult reconstruction. After the archaeological research that preceded the reconstruction, experts also discovered the mummified remains of the six-year-old boy for whom the tomb was originally built. The monument now serves as a reminder of the family tragedy.
Since the end of the Second World War, the tomb has gradually decayed, compounded by extensive destruction by vandals who have forced their way into most of the coffins.
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Author: Jakub Ferenčík