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Sea‑Hidden Crusader Sword Unearthed by a Grad Student Off Israel
archaeology3 hours ago

Sea‑Hidden Crusader Sword Unearthed by a Grad Student Off Israel

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 Announces Rey de Reyes Return, Will Hand the Sword Despite Injury
lucha-libre-aaacmll1 month ago

Penta Announces Rey de Reyes Return, Will Hand the Sword Despite Injury

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.

archaeology2 years ago

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.

3000-year-old Bronze Sword Unearthed in Pristine Condition in Germany
archaeology2 years ago

3000-year-old Bronze Sword Unearthed in Pristine Condition in Germany

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.

Well-preserved 3,000-year-old bronze sword discovered in Germany.
archaeology2 years ago

Well-preserved 3,000-year-old bronze sword discovered in Germany.

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.

archaeology2 years ago

"3000-year-old ceremonial sword unearthed in Germany"

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.

"3000-year-old sword unearthed in pristine condition"
archeology2 years ago

"3000-year-old sword unearthed in pristine condition"

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.

3,000-Year-Old Shiny Sword Unearthed in Germany
archaeology2 years ago

3,000-Year-Old Shiny Sword Unearthed in Germany

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.

"Exceptionally well-preserved 3,000-year-old sword unearthed in Germany"
archaeology2 years ago

"Exceptionally well-preserved 3,000-year-old sword unearthed in Germany"

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.

3000-Year-Old Sword Unearthed in Remarkable Condition
archaeology2 years ago

3000-Year-Old Sword Unearthed in Remarkable Condition

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.

"Bronze Age sword unearthed in Germany still gleaming after 3,000 years"
archeology2 years ago

"Bronze Age sword unearthed in Germany still gleaming after 3,000 years"

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.

3,000-Year-Old Sword Found in Remarkable Condition by Archaeologists
archaeology2 years ago

3,000-Year-Old Sword Found in Remarkable Condition by Archaeologists

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 Sword Sells for Record $17.5 Million at Auction.
art-and-history2 years ago

Tipu Sultan's Sword Sells for Record $17.5 Million at Auction.

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.

Indian Sword Sells for Record Breaking Millions at Auction
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Indian Sword Sells for Record Breaking Millions at Auction

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.