During routine excavation at Rostock’s town hall, archaeologists discovered an unusual lead tablet hidden beneath an old latrine floor. The tightly rolled metal strip, when unrolled in 2023, showed an inscription in careful Gothic script. It carries a curse naming a woman called Taleke, a man named Hinrik, and invokes demons including Satan, Beelzebub, and Berith. Excavation director Jörg Ansorge called it "a find without known parallel from the Middle Ages." The tablet was deliberately hidden to conceal the curse's power and avoid detection, a method known from ancient times but rare in medieval Europe. Known dating mostly to antiquity between 800 BC and 600 AD, such curse tablets from the 15th century are exceptionally rare. Rostock, a historic German port, added this find to its rich medieval heritage. No further details about Taleke or Hinrik have surfaced. Alongside this discovery, other notable artefacts were found at the site including a Spanish Valencian lusterware, a preserved leather shoe, and 16th-17th century bronze taps. Dr. Ansorge described the site as "poor in quantity, but top quality in results." The Rostock curse tablet’s medieval date and direct naming set it apart from other known examples worldwide. Archaeologists are continuing their study, uncovering stories hidden for centuries beneath the city streets.