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.
Tipu Sultan's bedchamber sword was sold at Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London for a record-breaking $17.5 million, making it the most expensive sword ever sold and the most expensive Indian/Islamic object ever sold. The sword is described as "unique and highly desirable" due to its outstanding craftsmanship and rich history, as Tipu Sultan was an 18th-century ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in India known for his fierce resistance against British colonization. The sword was presented to the leader of the British forces after Tipu Sultan's death in battle and will now vanish into the private collection of an anonymous billionaire.
The bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, an 18th-century king famous for his role in wars in southern India, has sold for $17.4 million at auction in London, breaking the record for an Indian and Islamic object sold at auction. Tipu ruled the kingdom of Mysore in southern India between 1782 and 1799, earning the title “Tiger of Mysore” for the ferocity with which he defended his realm. The sword, found in the private quarters of his palace after he was killed by British forces in 1799, was presented to British Major General David Baird as a token of his courage.
A man was shot by a police officer in Oxford, Massachusetts, after he advanced on the officer with a sword. The man is being treated at a hospital, and the officer was not injured. The shooting is being investigated by Oxford police and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office.
A man was shot by police in Oxford, Massachusetts after he advanced on officers with a sword. The incident occurred after police received a report of a man holding a sword in the middle of a road. The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave. The incident is currently under investigation by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.
