Scientists reconstruct face of 400-year-old ‘vampire’ buried with sickle across her neck in Poland
Pien: Scientists have unveiled the reconstructed face of a woman known as Zosia, who was buried over 400 years ago in Poland and labelled a vampire by the local community.
The remains of Zosia were discovered in 2022 by a team of archaeologists from Nicolaus Copernicus University in an unmarked cemetery in Pien. Archaeological findings indicated that she was buried with a padlock on her foot and an iron sickle across her neck, as reported by Reuters. Among other bodies found at the site was a “vampire” child buried face down, similarly padlocked.
The research team found that items such as the sickle, padlock, and specific types of wood found at the grave site were believed to possess magical properties intended to protect against vampires.
"It's really ironic; these people burying her, they did everything they could in order to prevent her from coming back from the dead. We have done everything we can in order to bring her back to life,” Swedish archaeologist Oscar Nilsson was quoted as saying by the news agency.
Nilsson noted that Zosia lived during a tumultuous time in 17th century Europe, a period marked by war and widespread fear, which likely fuelled beliefs in supernatural creatures. Aged 18-20 when she died, analysis of her skull suggested she may have suffered from a health condition that caused fainting and severe headaches, as well as possible mental health issues.
In a Facebook post, Nilsson shared that, according to legend, Zosia was initially buried only with a padlock. However, when villagers began experiencing a series of unexplainable bad luck, they felt compelled to take additional precautions.
"They opened her grave, found the padlock now open, and in great panic placed the sharp blade of a sickle over her neck," Nilsson wrote. "In case she would arise," he added.
The reconstruction process involved creating a 3D printed replica of Zosia's skull, followed by meticulously layering plasticine clay to recreate her facial features.
Nilsson aimed to bring Zosia back “as a human” rather than as the “monster” she was buried as. He expressed that it is emotional to watch a face coming back from the dead, especially when one knows the story of this young girl.
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Four killed, 15 injured in explosion at power plant in Chhattisgarh
Sakti (Chhattisgarh), Apr 14 (PTI): Four workers were killed and 15 others injured in an explosion at a power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district on Tuesday, police said, adding that some workers are feared trapped at the site.
According to preliminary information, the blast occurred in a boiler tube at the Vedanta Limited power plant in Singhitarai village in the afternoon, a senior police officer said.
"Four workers have died, and 15 others sustained injuries," said Prafull Thakur, Superintendent of Police, Sakti district.
Soon after receiving information, local administration and police teams rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations.
The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while rescue efforts are underway amid fears that some workers may still be trapped at the site, the officer added.
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