Rare Sword Discovery at Vindolanda Excavations

In 2017, the amazing moment this sword was excavated after nearly 2000 years in the ground was caught on camera. What an experience! This sword is now on display at the Vindolanda Museum along 2 others found on site.
www.vindolanda.com

[@FoardenotFord]

Amazing find

[@llywrch7116]

They were digging in a rain/hail storm? Praiseworthy dedication!

[@AllenORourke1954]

Stunning find.....

[@quark8571]

Amazing

[@bryanowen9828]

Amazing find 😀😀😀🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@georget5874]

proper incredible that is. 2000 years old...

[@georget5874]

Why is the bottom of it bent?

[@zoiders]

Good lord - is that a Sarmatian long sword?

[@mikesabella8281]

did it get restored?

[@mikesabella8281]

woah