3,000+ year old sword found in Bavaria, Germany

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A sword from the late 14th century BC has been found in Bavaria, Germany. An amazing and rare find. And it seems to be in quite good condition.

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Archaeologists find 3,000-year-old sword (News In Germany)

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From the green patina, I suspect that it is a Bronze sword, and there appear to be at least two bronze arrow heads in the soil to the left of the sword.
 
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