A new study shows that one of the oldest swords in the world which mislabeled in a museum on the island of San Lazarus in Venice, is around 5000 years old. The unique ultra-rare sword was made created in 3,000BC and originated from eastern Turkey. However, the sword was contained in a cabinet as part of a medieval collection.
It was only when a local PhD student and expert in ancient weaponry noticed the sword that it was removed for further analysis to pinpoint its date. The sword caught the eye of Vittoria Dall’Armellina, whose studies included the origin and evolution of swords in the Ancient Near East. The 17-inch sword was similar to those she saw in her studies as an archaeologist. The sword could have been a ceremonial object or an offensive weapon used in battle. Another theory suggests the sword was used in a burial and was casually retrieved by townsfolk before moving to a museum. During the reassessment that followed, the weapon has been found to be 5000 years old, making the sword one of the oldest in the world.
Post time 14-8-2020 09:35 AM
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