In the autumn of 2024, the city of Vác and the Ignác Tragor Museum will celebrate a special anniversary: 30 years since the discovery of the famous Vác crypt find, which shed new light on the city's 18th century history and cultural tourism. This event commemorates the Memento Mori exhibition and the discovery of the mummies of Vác.
The Memento Mori exhibition presents not only the life and death of the citizens of Vác in the 18th century, but also the mummies of the crypt, which have since attracted international attention. The mummies were found in a forgotten crypt under the Church of the Whites and preserve the remains of more than 200 inhabitants of Vác. This discovery has proved a treasure not only for historians, but also for physicians, anthropologists and restorers, as the mummies have been excellently preserved, providing an opportunity to study the living conditions, diseases and social conditions of the time.
To mark the 30th anniversary, the museum is preparing special programmes to give visitors an even deeper insight into the history and significance of the crypt remains. The exhibition commemorates the people who once lived here and gives a glimpse into a world that has long since disappeared, but which is brought back to life through the secrets of the Crypt of Vác.
This discovery will enrich not only the history of the city, but the culture of the whole country. Every year, the Memento Mori exhibition attracts thousands of visitors who come to experience the memory of the past by wandering through the crypt in a unique atmosphere. The anniversary events are a fitting way to commemorate this special moment in history that has shaped the present of Vác and the museum.
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