Germany Returns 73 Historic Documents to Poland - Germany Returns 73 Medieval Charters to Poland After WWII Looting
Germany has returned 73 medieval charters to Poland, marking a significant moment in cultural repatriation. The documents, dating from 1215 to 1466, were taken during World War II when Nazi forces occupied Poland. Alongside the parchments, a stone sculpture of Saint James the Greater’s head is also being sent back.
The charters were originally part of a collection of 74, but one was lost during the transfer process. These records include papal bulls, diplomatic correspondence, and accounts of military clashes between the Teutonic Order and Poland. The Teutonic Order, once a powerful force in Eastern Europe, played a key role in shaping the region’s history, influencing the formation of Prussia, Latvia, and Estonia.
The repatriation of these artefacts strengthens ties between Germany and Poland. The 73 charters and the stone sculpture will now be preserved in Polish collections. Their return provides historians and the public with renewed access to medieval history.
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