Nazi War Bunkers
During the height of the Nazi Party and their control over Germany, they had strongholds across Europe. One of the largest was known as the Wolf’s Lair, otherwise known as Hitler’s headquarters, situated near Gierloz, Poland.
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The site once served as a forest base for Hitler’s inner circle, consisting of over 50 bunkers and 70 barrack buildings homes for high-ranking members of the Nazi Party and SS Soldiers.
Nazi War Criminal Hermann Göring
Several powerful officers, including Hermann Göring, who served as the commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe, the Nazi air force, had their own homes and bunkers at the Wolf’s Lair.
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During recent excavations by a group of amateur archaeologists, a terrifying discovery was made beneath the former home of Göring.
Five Human Skeletons Discovered Under Home
The remains of five human skeletons were discovered buried underneath Göring’s home.
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What made the findings particularly terrifying is that each of the individual’s hands and feet had been severed prior to the burial.
Human Remains Discovered Beneath the Floorboards
The remains, which researchers confirmed were three adults, one teenager, and a baby, were discovered around 10 cm below the surface of the wooden floor in the air marshall’s home.
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The archaeologists involved in the dig revealed no trace of clothing or personal belongings were discovered alongside the victim’s bodies, suggesting they were stripped before being buried.
Mystery Surrounding the Discovery of Remains Under Nazi Bunker
Several mysteries surrounding the find, which Der Spiegel first reported, included who the victims were, why they were buried, and if they were victims of Nazi war crimes.
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Further questions aim to determine whether or not Göring knew of the victims and if he had anything to do with their deaths.
The Bodies May Have Been Buried Before the Home was Constructed
According to Oktavian Bartoszewski, one of the lead researchers at the site, the bodies may have been buried before the home was constructed, as they were discovered beneath a layer of pipes.
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“Those who laid the pipes should have discovered the human remains,” he told Spiegel magazine. “We were completely shocked.”
The Team of Archaeologists Had Been Working at the Site For Years
Bartoszewski, who also publishes the magazine Relikte der Geschichte (Relics of History), revealed that he and his team of German and Polish history buffs had been working at the site for several years.
Generally, they came across household items, including tools and pottery. But back in February, he shared a YouTube documentary where his team unearthed a human skull.
Amateur Archaeologists Notify Police of Human Skull Found at Hitler’s Headquarters
The team immediately notified local police after unearthing the human skull.
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“After the administrators of the site and forensic scientists gained an overview and nothing pointed to a recent crime, it was decided to lay the skeleton bare,” Bartoszewski said.
Horrible Discovery at the Wolf’s Lair
Bartoszewski went on to explain further archaeological work in the same vicinity produced the remains of the five individuals.
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“That was the most horrible thing we found,” he said of the newborn. “They were all lying next to each other, in the same direction.”
Speculation About the Cause of Death Continues
Speculation centered on how the victims came to be buried under Göring’s home continues to circulate in German media. Polish prosecutors currently have an ongoing investigation.
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The Wolf’s lair was used by Senior Nazis, including Hitler and Göring but also Martin Bormann, Wilhelm Keitel, and Alfred Jodl. Anyone of them could have ordered the merciless killing of the family, or their deaths could be related to an unknown crime.
Failed Assassination Attempt on Hitler at the Wolf’s Lair
Hitler spent most of his time during World War 2 safely behind the fortified walls of the Wolf’s Lair. During the summer of 1944, a failed assassination attempt on the Führer’s life was carried out by Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg.
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The German count had planted a bomb underneath an oak table during a meeting in which Hitler attended. While the blast killed three officers, Hitler survived. Stauffenberg, alongside his co-conspirators, was later executed by firing squad.