3000-year-old sword found in pristine condition.

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.