Ancient Sword Discovered After 3,000 Years in Pristine Condition

• Archaeologists recently made a remarkable discovery – a bronze sword dating back over 3,000 years.
• The preservation officials state that the blade is in such excellent condition that it “almost still shines.”
• This ancient sword was found at a burial site in Germany, where the remains of three individuals were also uncovered.

Archaeologists have made an astonishing discovery at a burial site in Germany. They have unearthed a bronze sword that dates back over 3,000 years. Preservation officials describe the blade as being in such immaculate condition that it “almost still shines”.

The recently discovered sword, believed to belong to the late 14th century BCE during the Middle Bronze Age, was found during excavations in Noerdlingen, Bavaria. The Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments released a statement confirming the find.

Professor Mathias Pfeil, the head of the office, stated, “The sword and the burial still need to be examined so that our archaeologists can categorize this find more precisely.” He added, “But we can already say that the state of preservation is extraordinary. A find like this is very rare.”

The sword was found in a grave containing the remains of three individuals – a man, woman, and teenager. Each set of remains was accompanied by bronze offerings. However, it remains unclear if the three individuals were related to each other.

The Bavarian state office notes that sword finds from this period are uncommon. In some cases, the blades have been discovered in intentionally opened burial mounds from the 19th century. The Bronze Age, an era spanning from approximately 3300 BCE to 1200 BCE, holds significant historical value.