Archeologists have revealed a Viking sword found at a burial site on Orkney dates back to the 9th century. The sword was found during excavations of a cemetery at Mayback, Papa Westray, in Orkney in 2015.
But experts have now identified the rare sword as one of the heaviest designs of the Viking era.The sword and its surrounding soil was lifted and transported to the lab in an entire block to preserve as much evidence as possible.It has been X-rayed but is so corroded and fragile experts haven't been able to see the underside of it yet.Although currently only visible through X-ray, experts said the guards appear 'highly decorated'.Andrew Morrison, of AOC Archaeology, said: "This rare survival will have many stories to tell."To preserve as
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