February
12
/ 2026
A stunningly preserved Bronze Age sword, unearthed in Germany in 2023, is now revealing the advanced techniques of its creators. New analyses show that the over 3,400-year-old octagonal sword was intricately decorated with drawn copper wires and still bears the microscopic tool marks of its makers, offering a rare glimpse into the sophisticated craftsmanship of the era. A Glimmering Discovery in Nördlingen The sword was discovered during archaeological excavations in Nördlingen, a town in the Donau-Ries district of Swabia, Bavaria. The weapon, which dates to the middle Bronze Age, is so remarkably well-preserved that it still gleams. This level of preservation is exceptional for a find of this age. The sword was found in a burial site, and its octagonal
