3,000-Year-Old Bronze Sword Found Remarkably Well-Preserved in German Grave

Archaeologists unearthed an octagonal bronze sword from the 14th century BCE in Germany.
The sword was found in a grave containing three skeletons and is in near-pristine condition.
Swords from this era are rare finds, and the preservation of this example is extraordinarily good.
The sword would have required advanced metalworking techniques to produce and decorate.
The origin and purpose of the sword remain unclear, though it was certainly functional as a weapon.