The National Archaeological Institute of the Hungarian National Museum’s Public Collections Center has made a significant historical discovery near Lake Tisza. The finds include a 14th-century silver communion set and a hidden stash of 70 silver coins. These discoveries were part of the Institute’s microregional research project aimed at uncovering and documenting key historical sites across Hungary.
The ten-year initiative, known as the Archaeological Topography Program, focuses on identifying and studying major archaeological sites throughout the country. In October 2023, a team of archaeologists led by Dr. Gábor Virágos, Deputy Director General of Archaeology at the Hungarian National Museum, carried out a trial excavation in the village of Tomajmonostora. This excavation revealed the remains of a medieval Benedictine abbey, offering crucial insights into the region’s ecclesiastical history. Previous excavations at the site had already uncovered the foundations of a three-nave basilica and an early round church, suggesting the existence of a complex monastic community.
