Israeli diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword in ‘perfect condition’ off Mediterranean coast

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The Israel Antiquities Authority has exhibited a 900-year-old sword believed to have belonged to a crusader. The artefact, which went on public display on October 19, 2021, was said to be in perfect condition. Diver Shlomi Katzin came across the iron sword, now encrusted in marine organisms, after it was left exposed by shifting sand on the sea floor.

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[windywendi]

This doesn't make sense. If you lose your sword, it is supposed to despawn within 5 minutes.

[FunFacts]

What I'm expecting right now is the restoration of the sword. Too bad they didn't reveal the actual sword.

[pingianznxezrielbadongen.]

Now that's a Ancient Sword capable of dealing 900% bonus attack damage when fully cleaned

[thatguynexus]

This is what archeologists call "In Perfect Condition"

[Sodomantis]

ME: not washing my toilet for 10 years. Archeologists: Perfect condition

[useregis]

SCMP, please do follow up on this sword research.
I think a lot subscriber are really interested to know how the actual design looks like.

[underratedgod]

Looks like a start of an epic movie when he acquires and restores the sword he will get powers from it if the individual is the chosen one

[paan]

This guy : *found a perfect condition 900 years sword
Meanwhile 900 years ago : "ay yo.. Where is my sword mate?"

[thesauce]

Everyone is a gangster until he becomes the next king of Europe.

[buttermashpotatoes]

I'd like to imagine that a crusader threw his sword into the ocean after witnessing the horrors of war, in a kind of dramatic sunset moment.

[nicor]

I think we can all agree that we would love more updates about this sword! A restoration would be absolutely awesome! (If that's possible that is)

[iron]

Sword: *Is covered in stone and coral for 900 years*

Archaeologists: PERFECT CONDITION

[muzankibutsuji]

Hertics: He doesn't have a sword attack him!
Crusader: **Takes out thick Bible proceeds to pelt at hertic's head**

[PCTechVince]

Beautiful find. History of man kind can’t wait to see the restoration.

[hanvilai]

I was hoping that we would be able to see the actual sword after being cleaned.

[oniflixyt]

Imagine that sword had already a killed hundreds of people in 900 years ago.

[INITIAL-AS]

Its funny to think that 900 years ago there was soldier panicking after losing his sword on journey accross the sea

[noahboat]

I mean, restoring it is going to take a while. Through all that shell and muk theyll find something particularly special. It does have quite the silhouette, especially the ball pummel

[stephanieyee]

This sword is a magnificent find and you can see how well its kept its shape, even after so many centuries. Thank you to the barnacles and other sea life who've helped preserve this artefact.

[StreetFoodTVCambodia]

It's actually in perfect condition.