Japan.. Archaeologists Find A Sword More Than 2 Meters Long
In the ancient tomb of Tomio Maruyama, Japanese archaeologists found a dako iron sword, 2.3 m long.
Heritage Daily notes that this sword got the name "Dako" because of its wavy shape. Archaeologists have previously found more than 80 swords of this type, but they were all smaller than the sword they recently found in the tomb of Tomio Maruyama, which preserved its full length, and dates back to the fourth century AD (Kofun period 300-710 AD).
Scientists believe that this sword was not used in combat, but was used in ceremonial occasions. Its blade may have been specially enlarged to increase its strength. "Mirrors and shields were considered tools to protect the dead from evil spirits," Arkeonews notes.
Scientists have also found a bronze shield-like mirror measuring 64 cm long, 31 cm wide, and weighing 5.7 kg, although archaeologists usually find circular mirrors in ancient Japanese tombs.
Scientists did not specify who was buried in the tomb, and they will try to identify it after opening the coffin, especially since they did not find traces indicating the theft of the contents of the tomb, so they hope to know a lot about it.
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