5 Unexplained Out-of-Place Ancient Artifacts

5 more out-of-place ancient artifacts...

When ancient artifacts make their way across continents, their discovery can occasionally suggest cross-cultural exchanges that far predate those previously known to historians and anthropologists. Several such out-of-place artifacts, found far from their origins, appear to have originated in ancient China.

In July 2014, north of Atlanta, Georgia, a jade sword was discovered, partially exposed by a small stream and obscured by roots, jutting out of the earth about two meters below the bank.

Its hiding place had apparently been eroded away, thus disturbing the artifact, which seemed to have remained untouched for many years, perhaps even millennia.

The jade votive sword measures almost 30 cm in length and 6 cm in width at the handle, with a weight of nearly half a kilogram. It became immediately clear, partly due to the intricate carvings and motifs, that this artifact was not crafted by American hands.

Its blade, in line with other ancient Chinese swords, is weighted at the tip for a stronger, more devastating swing. It’s also adorned with images consistent with those of Chinese culture, including a silkworm, a dragon, and a feather crown.

Initial investigations determined the sword to be made from the mineral lizardite, and it was likely a one-of-a-kind production. Surface features indicate that it is extremely old, and there is also a small section made from an unidentified material.

The votive sword has not yet been accurately dated, but, according to the initial paper published on its discovery, quote, “the dragon and silkworm motif would date the sword to the Chunqiu period,” making it thousands of years old.

The presence of the Chinese votive sword in Georgia adds further support to theories of pre-Columbian contact with the Americas and suggests that wide-reaching intercontinental trade may have taken place much earlier than previously thought.

It is hoped that further investigative analyses will indicate the origin of the lizardite, but it is likely that we will never know the full story behind how this unique artifact came to be embedded in a bank of mud so far from its home...

[Tis_I_SirJames]

For some reason, I love that intro music.

[dextermorgan]

There are so many out of place artifacts. It's crazy.

[NuclearMango.]

The Chinese jade sword was found in 2014 beside a dry forest creek bed in Georgia, USA. That's it. There's no other real information on it. They couldn't date soil samples because it had been contaminated. The same goes for any micro-deposits on the sword. An avocational surface collector allegedly found it while walking behind some dangling tree roots one foot above the dry creek bed. It could have been lost in 2014 BC... or it could've been lost in 2014 AD. It is actually considered to be a very crude carving compared to other ancient Chinese works and is even more crude than Native Americans carvings. I concur with the apparently growing body of intellectuals that the sword is a fake.

[michaelhowell]

Thinking no ships were caught in storms or knocked off course is silly. Nothing goes right all the time.

[nohandle]

I think the weirdest out of place artifact is the wheel that was discovered buried in a coal seam.

[FunnyHaHa]

I think the Sabu disk looks like a 3 player game. Kind of like a mix of skee ball and tidleywinks.

[TheSmooshster]

Sabu Disc was for spreading seeds in farming. It was mounted vertically and had the seeds poured onto it. It was spun on top of a cart through forward motion. The backwards facing bends would hold the seeds while allowing an allocated amount to be dispersed via centrifugal force

[SonsOfMars.]

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[masaharumorimoto]

You're the best dude, love these ancient mysteries videos.

[robmcelwee]

Sword could have been looted from a plantation house during the Civil War by Sherman's troops and lost.

[hardway_]

Good video! It''s about time someone came up with a few 'out of place artifacts' that we haven't already seen a dozen times over the years. With the exception of the Schist Disk, which really is an interesting object that's been discussed many times before - I personally think it's part of a machine, whether alien or not, and fits right in with all the mysteries around ancient advanced technology - and worthy of continued discussion and analysis. I'm sure we'll never find a definitive answer to this, but it's interesting to speculate about! Well done!

[geraldc]

I would like to see you include a video about the fact that ancient Nepalese had maize before known contact with America.

[marcoperoni]

The Sabu disk is used for intertwining fabrics into rope, there are modern day examples still in use today. I'm surprised this hasn't been widely reported yet. Or maybe certain people still want to claim it as a mystery to better sell their business model.

[mathewstraughn]

Love these videos. Thank you for the upload :)

[ccreel]

If that “Chinese” item was found in GA, USA the material its made from could have come from a Central America or Mexican culture. The iconography looks remarkably like theirs.

[kenstr]

The jade sword one. Or it was brought over with a Chinese laborer in the 1800's... just because it's here, doesn't mean it's been here that long.

[kmatcyk]

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[victorlee]

The disk looks like it has hand grips like a crank of some sort.

[Allen-jk]

Maybe the bell is from the culture the Maori displaced when they invaded the already populated islands of nz

[ScotChef]

China will be saying they own the USA now and will try to put military bases on it 😂