Exceptionally well-preserved Bronze Age sword found
Jun 18, 2023 16:46:33 GMT
vastariner, Pete Byrdie, and 5 more like this
Post by thealmightymudworm on Jun 18, 2023 16:46:33 GMT
Photo credit: Archäologie Büro Dr. Woidich
"German archaeologists are thrilled to have dug up a Bronze Age sword more than 3,000 years old which is extraordinarily well preserved.
The bronze sword with an octagonal hilt was found in a grave in the southern town of Nördlingen. It is thought to be from the late 14th Century BC.
Its condition is so good 'it almost still shines', Bavaria's State Office for Monument Protection (BLfD) says.
The grave contains the bones of a man, woman and boy, and other bronze items.
The archaeologists are not sure whether the three were related, and the rarity of the find raises questions about the sword's origin."
The bronze sword with an octagonal hilt was found in a grave in the southern town of Nördlingen. It is thought to be from the late 14th Century BC.
Its condition is so good 'it almost still shines', Bavaria's State Office for Monument Protection (BLfD) says.
The grave contains the bones of a man, woman and boy, and other bronze items.
The archaeologists are not sure whether the three were related, and the rarity of the find raises questions about the sword's origin."
Full story:
That's a writing prompt for someone...
