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In the Bavarian town of Nördlingen, archaeologists in Germany have unearthed an astounding discovery. They have discovered a Bronze Age sword that is extremely well preserved and is thought to be roughly 3,000 years old. The man, wife, and child's burial location was where the sword was found. The sword still shines in the sun despite a few minor scratches, which experts consider to be a very exceptional quality.

According to Heritage Daily, it is quite uncommon to find a well-preserved artefact in a place like this. The Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection has not yet determined the familial ties of the three people discovered in the tomb, despite there being no evidence that they are related.

The sword is similar to a Bronze D-type Rixheim sword and has an overlay cast solid hilt that connects the handle to the blade. However, the distinctively rare octagon-shaped grip of this sword is what makes it stand out.

The head of the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments, Mathias Pfeil, opined that further investigation of the sword and burial is required in order to make a more accurate classification. He acknowledged the find's rarity and emphasised that its remarkable state is immediately clear.

Currently, scientists are attempting to ascertain if the sword was produced locally or imported. Other Bronze Age octagonal swords have been found in Denmark, Northern Germany, and Southern Germany.

This finding follows a spectacular find made by a metal detectorist named Mariusz Stepien in Peebles, Scotland, in 2020, who found a cache of Bronze Age artefacts just under a metre underground. The horse harness and sword that Stepien and his comrades discovered date from between 1,000 and 900 BC. They also discovered more things including buckles, rings, and straps with decorations.

The sword and harness were among the artefacts discovered, and they were right away taken to the National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh for more investigation. Due to the dearth of discovered Bronze Age hoards in Scotland, Emily Freeman, head of the Treasure Trove Unit, characterised the find as being of national significance. The discovery's significance is increased by the preservation of organic material near the bronze items. An in-depth examination and investigation will be done to determine the significance and causes of the deposition of these artefacts.