[snip] Specifically, experts associated it with a Frankish settlement... X-ray imaging revealed that the sword’s blade was bent, indicating that it was likely used during a naval battle about 800 years ago, according to the Facebook post. [/snip]
800-year-old sword was found in Mediterranean Sea. Now experts know how it got there
Moira Ritter July 25, 2023 4:00 AM
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