A four-leaved Moroccan-style fountain has been unearthed in Poland. A construction team in Zakroczym uncovered this mysterious fountain during work on National Road No. 7, linking the cities of Czosnów and Modlin. The discovery was made near the Vistula Escarpment, the steep slopes along the Vistula River. The intriguing find has left researchers in awe, wondering about its origins and purpose. Believed to date back to the 19th or early 20th century, the fountain is built of brick and bound with white lime mortar, reports archaeology-specialized websites. What makes this piece particularly captivating is its clover-like shape. The fountain is designed in a Neo-Moorish style, with influences of Moorish architecture observed in other parts of Poland, including in a synagogue. What makes researchers think it is indeed a fountain is the leftover remnants of a metal pipe in its center. What's more mysterious is the location of its discovery. The same source suggests that archaeologists speculate it may have been part of a military camp linked to activities at the nearby Modlin Fortress. The latter is one of the largest 19th-century fortresses in Poland. It was originally constructed by the French from 1806 to 1812, most notably by Napoleon Bonaparte during the Napoleonic Wars. The historic landmark is believed to have undergone refurbishment between 1894 and 1900, replacing brick with concrete. This raises the possibility that bricks from the fortress were used to build the fountain. «In a camp set up with tents and hastily organized structures, such a decorative element seems unnecessary», said Małgorzata Tarnowska, spokeswoman for the Warsaw branch of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA). This observation leads researchers to believe that the military station may have been more of a permanent base for military operations.
