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A hobbyist using a metal detector found a well-preserved bronze sword from the late Bronze Age (about 2,700 years old, roughly 900–700 BCE) standing upright beneath the soil in Poland’s Gdansk Forest District; archaeologists collected the artifact for further study before it’s placed in a museum.
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.
A hobbyist metal detectorist in northern Poland uncovered a remarkably preserved 2,700-year-old bronze sword standing upright in sandy soil. Dating to the Late Bronze Age (900–700 BC), the weapon was recovered by archaeologists for study and will be transferred to a museum; the destination has not yet been decided.
A 12th‑century Crusader sword was spotted protruding from the seabed off Israel by a graduate student in maritime archaeology. A hospital CT scan confirmed its one‑handed design and Crusader origin, and the Israel Antiquities Authority approved its excavation, a finding that adds rare insight into Crusader presence and medieval maritime warfare along the Mediterranean coast.
Penta revealed that AAA’s Rey de Reyes tournament is returning this year. Although sidelined by a shoulder injury, he’ll be on-site in Puebla on March 14 to hand the ceremonial sword to the winner. The event features four fatal-four-way qualifiers, with the finalists at Rey de Reyes, and the winner earns a AAA Mega Championship title shot against Dominik Mysterio.
Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved octagonal sword believed to be more than 3,000 years old at a burial site in Bavaria, southern Germany. The sword is believed to date back to the 14th century B.C. and was buried with three people. Despite being a gift, researchers believe it was a real weapon balanced mainly for slashing. Other burial gifts, including rich bronze offerings, were also found during the excavation. The state of preservation is extraordinary, and the find is very rare, according to the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments and Sites.
German archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Bronze Age sword with an octagonal hilt in a grave in the southern town of Nördlingen. The sword is believed to be from the late 14th Century BC and is in such good condition that it "almost still shines". The grave also contains the bones of a man, woman, and boy, as well as other bronze items. The sword is thought to be a real weapon, not just ornamental, and its rarity raises questions about its origin.
German archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Bronze Age sword with an octagonal hilt in a grave in the southern town of Nördlingen. The sword is believed to be from the late 14th Century BC and is in such good condition that it "almost still shines". The grave also contains the bones of a man, woman, and boy, as well as other bronze items. The sword is thought to be a real weapon, not just ornamental, and its rarity raises questions about its origin.
Archaeologists in Germany have discovered a 3000-year-old ceremonial sword that was used in a Bronze Age burial ceremony. The sword, found in Bavaria, is exceptionally rare and has no signs of having been used, suggesting it may have been created for ritualistic purposes. The sword's components were manufactured separately in southern Germany, northern Germany, and Denmark, leading archaeologists to theorize it had been constructed by a wandering artisan.
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.
A bronze sword from the end of the 14th century B.C. has been discovered in Noerdlingen, Germany, during excavations. The sword is believed to be from the middle of the Bronze Age and is in a near-pristine state of preservation. It has a bronze octagonal hilt and was found in a grave with three people buried in quick succession with bronze objects. The state of preservation is extraordinary, and the find is very rare.
A 3,000-year-old bronze sword, believed to date back to the end of the 14th century BC, has been discovered in Nördlingen, southern Germany. The sword has an octagonal hilt and was found in a grave with three people buried in quick succession with bronze objects. The state of preservation is said to be extraordinary, and the find is considered rare as swords from this period are not commonly found.
Archaeologists in Bavaria, southern Germany, have discovered a well-preserved octagonal sword dating back to the end of the 14th century BCE, the Middle Bronze Age. The sword, made entirely of bronze, was found in a burial site and is believed to have been left as a gift. The sword was found in a grave containing the remains of three people, a man, a woman, and a young person, who were buried with a rich array of grave goods. The sword is a rare find and was balanced mainly for slashing.
Archeologists in Germany have discovered a well-preserved bronze sword believed to date back to the end of the 14th century B.C. during excavations in Noerdlingen. The sword has a bronze octagonal hilt and was found in a grave with three people buried in quick succession with bronze objects. The state of preservation is extraordinary, and the find is considered very rare.
Archaeologists in Germany have discovered a 3,000-year-old bronze sword in exceptional condition at a burial site in Nördlingen, Bavaria. The octagonal sword is a rare find, as only the most skilled blacksmiths were capable of making these types of swords. The sword was found in a grave containing the remains of a man, woman, and child, and it is unclear if it was used in combat or as a ceremonial blade. The sword and the burial still have to be examined further to classify the find more precisely.