seeder Posted October 22, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2015 On a roadside?? 1,200-year-old Viking sword is found lying at the side of the road in Norway - in such good condition it could be used today The sword was found by a hiker in Haukeli in central southern Norway It is 30-inches (77cm) long and is believed to date back to 750AD The leading archaeologist said that with a new grip it could be used today The team will excavate the area in spring when the snow clears http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3284415/1-200-year-old-Viking-sword-lying-road-Norway-s-good-condition-used-today.html#ixzz3pJHIFHY2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hammerclaw Posted October 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Probably the modern road follows the trace of an old road. In my area, many paved rural roads were once wagon roads through rolling hills and pastures. Some of them, in turn, followed older Amerindian roads and trails. Things are lost or discarded by the side of the road. Many an unwary traveller was waylaid by highwaymen and relieved of their possessions and sometimes their life, as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted October 22, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 22, 2015 A remarkably "good" sword found in an unlikely place when even the best Viking swords we know of have been found rusted to quasi nonexistence makes me very suspicious indeed.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast Posted October 22, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Ancient WD40? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oniomancer Posted October 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Depends on the conditions. It says the sword was found under some rocks whereas excavated swords are generally in damp soil. Curiously, the article says it's a double-edged sword but the curvature of the point suggests a single edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PersonFromPorlock Posted October 25, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 25, 2015 The 'Viking Age' is given as 793-1066 AD, so this is a bit pre-Viking if it dates to 750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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