Scuba Diver Finds 900-Year-Old Crusader Sword
The three-foot sword was uncovered after the area's sands shifted.
A scuba diver off the coast of Israel recently stumbled upon a bed of artifacts from the Crusader period, which included a three-foot-long knight’s sword.
The diver, Shlomi Katzin of Atlit in Northern Israel, was diving in an area of the Carmel Coast that had seen thousands of boats sail through over thousands of years. Along with the sword, he found various relics including pieces of pottery and anchors made of stone and metal — all dating back between the 11th and 13th centuries.
The artifacts had been uncovered after sands in the area had recently shifted in the area, which archaeologists say is common.
“The sword, which has been preserved in perfect condition, is a beautiful and rare find and evidently belonged to a Crusader knight,” IAA’s Robbery Prevention Unit Inspector Nir Distelfeld tells the Post. “It was found encrusted with marine organisms but is apparently made of iron. It is exciting to encounter such a personal object, taking you 900 years back in time to a different era, with knights, armor and swords.”
Source: Scuba Driving
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