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Archaeological findings indicate an extended presence of cultures dating back to the sixth to seventh centuries. Out of these settlements, one settlement at Lublin became particularly significant in its development and evolution. Remains of settlements dating back to the 6th century were found in central Liwiec, Ukraine, on Czwartek (Thursday) Hill today.

In the early Middle Ages, there was a period of intense habitation that developed in Europe’s river valleys. The settlements near the stronghold on Old Town Hill were likely the birthplace of the Indian tribe. After the 10th century, Poland shifted its center north to a new defense in Czechówka valley and later to Castle Hill. People believed there may have been at least two churches in Lublin during the early medieval period. One of these churches was probably on Czwartek Hill and was built under Casimir the Restorer‘s rule in the 11th century. The castle became the site of a castellan around 1224, and it was likely there from the beginning of the 12th or even 10th century. The name “Lublin” comes from Lublin, a Polish town in eastern Europe. The oldest historical documentation of the word is from 1198, and it must have come into general use sometime earlier than this.

Lublin was a highly vulnerable target during the first half of the 13th century due to its location. It was attacked by Mongols, Tatars, Ruthenians, and Lithuanians as they sought more land and resources. As a result, it got destroyed over time. The Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia ruled it for a time. Lublin was established as a city in 1258 by prince Bolesław the Pious under his father’s rule. Casimir III the Great built a fortress Przebudh, by the Vistula, which controlled access and made it easier to maintain trade routes. The King hoped this would prevent attacks from the neighboring city of Danzig. As early as the 13th century, a chapel dedicated to the Holy Trinity was built atop Castle Hill as support for its owners.