Remarkable cabasset helmet found in Visegrád during archaeological excavation – PHOTOS
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Archaeological excavations in Visegrád have uncovered a remarkable collection of artefacts, shedding light on the intense sieges that shaped the region in the 16th and 17th centuries. Among the findings is a rare fragment of a cabasset helmet, a key piece of military equipment from the period.
Archaeological discoveries at Visegrád
As we have reported HERE, Archaeological discoveries at Visegrád have shed light on medieval architectural innovation. Using 3D scanning, experts reconstructed the Franciscan Church sanctuary vault, linking it to designs preserved at St Stephen’s Church in Vienna. Notably, carvings by Anton Pilgram, a pioneering master builder, reveal his early use of curved rib vaults at Visegrád, a technique later refined in Vienna. This milestone, part of the Visegrád Renaissance Development Programme, celebrates the town’s rich cultural heritage and its influence on Central European architecture.
New findings
According to the National Archaeological Institute, archaeological excavations at the Visegrád Citadel’s Anjou-period dry moat have uncovered a wealth of artefacts, many linked to the sieges that took place during the early modern period. Among the discoveries are fragments of small arms, cannonballs, arrowheads, and the remains of stabbing and cutting weapons, all dating from the mid-16th to early 17th centuries. The intensity of the conflict is evident from the presence of small arms ammunition and pickaxe damage on several objects, reflecting the fierce battles fought in and around the citadel during this tumultuous period in history.
