Italy: Archaeologists Recover 3,300-Year-Old Bronze Sword Still Sharp From Lake Mezzano
Divers recovered a remarkably preserved 3,300-year-old bronze sword from Italy's Lake Mezzano. The discovery highlights the exceptional preservation of artif...
POLICY WIRE — Viterbo, Italy — A remarkably intact Bronze Age sword has been recovered from the depths of Lake Mezzano, preserving its condition for more than 3,000 years beneath the water’s surface.
The artifact, dating back 3,300 years, retains a surprisingly sharp edge, a detail that captivated researchers upon its retrieval from the underwater sediment.
The excavation took place in the volcanic crater lake under the oversight of the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the Province of Viterbo and Southern Etruria.
In addition to the primary weapon, the team uncovered other significant items, including several other ancient arms, undamaged vases, and a bronze razor buried in the lake bed.
Reporting by PW