Archaeologists in Frombork, Poland, have unearthed a rare 16th-century compass, a remarkable find that may be linked to the time of Nicolaus Copernicus, the pioneering astronomer. Discovered during a routine archaeological survey in the canon gardens of Frombork, this ancient instrument is one of only three such devices in Poland believed to have been used for astronomical, geodetic, and cartographic measurements during the Renaissance. Uncovering the Past: The Discovery in Frombork The discovery occurred last weekend during a search for underground architectural relics using ground-penetrating radar. The survey was part of an ongoing exploration of the canon gardens, an area rich in historical significance. Alongside the compass, archaeologists uncovered the corner of a now non-existent canonry and the entrance to its partially collapsed cellars. The compass found in Frombork, Poland. (Warmińska Grupa Eksploracyjna) Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later