Have the remains of the great Hungarian ruler King Matthias been found? — VIDEO

If you’ve ever been to Hungary, you’ve probably come across the name King Matthias on statues, street names, or historic buildings, and that’s no coincidence, as he’s widely regarded as one of the greatest (if not the greatest) rulers in Hungarian history. Now, a groundbreaking discovery in Székesfehérvár may have unearthed his remains. Buried deep within a royal tomb, a skeleton matching the legendary ruler’s age and features has sparked fresh hope among historians. While DNA confirmation is still to come, the clues point to a remarkable find.

Long-lost remains identified?

As Index reports, a recent archaeological breakthrough in Hungary may have identified the long-lost remains of King Matthias Hunyadi, a revered 15th-century monarch. The discovery was made in the ossuary of the Basilica of the Virgin Mary in Székesfehérvár, where a skeleton was found that closely matches the ruler’s age at death, 47 years. The research, spearheaded by Emese Gábor of the Gyula László Centre at the Institute of Hungarian Research, included facial reconstruction techniques and comparisons with the already genetically verified skull of János Corvin, King Matthias’ known descendant.

About the study

The study involved advanced methods of 3D modelling and plastic facial reconstruction, with the results independently analysed by renowned forensic anthropologist Martin Trautmann. Crucially, Trautmann was not informed of the skulls’ suspected origins but independently confirmed a strong familial connection between the two. Given that János Corvin had no twin and other close relatives’ burial sites are known, researchers conclude that the skeleton from the royal tomb is, with high probability, that of King Matthias himself.