‘Extremely rare’ 3,000-year-old sword discovered in Germany is so well preserved it SHINES, archaeologists say
Heritage Daily says a relic like this being discovered in such a good condition and in this location is 'extremely rare'.
While the sword was found inside the burial of three deceased people, it’s unclear if these three were related, according to the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection.
Despite it being similar to a Bronze D-type Rixheim sword as it possesses a solid hilt made by overlay casting of the handle joining the blade, it has an extremely rare octagon handle.
Mathias Pfeil, head of the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments, said: “The sword and the burial still have to be examined so that our archaeologists can classify this find more precisely.
"But it can already be said: the condition is exceptional! A find like this is very rare!”
Scientists are still trying to determine if the sword was locally crafted or imported, as other Bronze Aage octagonal swords have been found in Southern Germany, Northern Germany and Denmark.
It comes after a metal detectorist discovered numerous Bronze Age artefacts just less than a metre underground in 2020.
Mariusz Stepien was out-detecting with his pals in a field near Peebles, Scotland, when he stumbled on the ancient bronze items.
While the sword was found inside the burial of three deceased people, it’s unclear if these three were related, according to the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection.
Despite it being similar to a Bronze D-type Rixheim sword as it possesses a solid hilt made by overlay casting of the handle joining the blade, it has an extremely rare octagon handle.
Mathias Pfeil, head of the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments, said: “The sword and the burial still have to be examined so that our archaeologists can classify this find more precisely.
"But it can already be said: the condition is exceptional! A find like this is very rare!”
Scientists are still trying to determine if the sword was locally crafted or imported, as other Bronze Aage octagonal swords have been found in Southern Germany, Northern Germany and Denmark.
It comes after a metal detectorist discovered numerous Bronze Age artefacts just less than a metre underground in 2020.
Mariusz Stepien was out-detecting with his pals in a field near Peebles, Scotland, when he stumbled on the ancient bronze items.
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13 August 2023
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