Rawa Mazowiecka [ˈrava mazɔˈvʲɛt͡ska] is a town in central Poland, with 17,765 inhabitants (2004). It lies in the Łódź Voivodeship and is the capital of Rawa County.
From 1562 hosted Rawa Treasury for Polish-Lithuanian army. In 1948 during excavation was found 600bc tresury containing 4 uderground rooms with barels of gold and silver[citation needed]. Smaler treasure found containing mainly bronze artefacts is dated on Trzciniec culture around 1700bc.
Coordinates: 51°46′N 20°15′E / 51.767, 20.25
Seat: Rawa Mazowiecka (urban gmina)
Urban-rural gmina: Gmina Biała Rawska Rural gminas: Gmina Cielądz • Gmina Rawa Mazowiecka • Gmina Regnów • Gmina Sadkowice
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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