Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in cave

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Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in cave

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A cache of four excellently preserved Roman swords have been discovered by Israeli researchers in a cave overlooking the Dead Sea.

Three of the 1,900-year-old weapons, whose iron blades are 60-65cm long (24-26in), were still in wooden scabbards.

They were found in a near-inaccessible crevice by a team photographing an ancient inscription on a stalactite.

Archaeologists believe the swords were hidden by Judean rebels after they were seized from the Roman army as booty.

Read More: BBC News

 

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Out of likes but. 

The ring pommel sword possibly belonged to a Sarmatian Laetus who had a heavy presence in Palestine. 

Edited September 6, 2023 by Piney
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