A Man Unearthed a Mysterious Metal Object Sticking Straight Up From the Ground. It Turned Out to Be a 2,700-Year-Old Sword
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A metal detectorist in Poland discovered a bronze sword measuring nearly two feet long, dating to between 900–700 B.C.E., protruding vertically from the ground in an unusually rare upright position; local officials conducted careful excavation and analysis, revealing engraved blade patterns and establishing its historical significance.
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