"3000-year-old sword unearthed in pristine condition"

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"3000-year-old sword unearthed in pristine condition"
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Archeologists in Germany have discovered a well-preserved bronze sword that is believed to be over 3,000 years old and dates back to the Bronze Age. The sword was found in a grave in Noerdlingen, alongside other bronze objects, and is thought to have belonged to a man buried with a woman and a boy. The state of preservation is said to be extraordinary, and the find is considered rare as swords from this period are not often discovered intact. Further examination of the sword and the burial is needed to categorize the find more precisely.

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