Ancient Bronze Sword Stands Upright in Polish Forest, Baffling Researchers

A hobbyist found a remarkably preserved 2,700-year-old bronze sword standing upright in sandy soil in Poland’s Gdańsk Forest District. Dating to the Late Bronze Age (900–700 BC), the weapon’s discovery has been reported to heritage officials with the museum destination yet to be decided; researchers expect more details after the artifact is studied, noting prior Bronze Age finds in the region.