Posted on 10/03/2023 3:13:34 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
In a discovery that has left historians and archaeologists astonished, a completely untouched grave from the Merovingian period was uncovered in Germany. Hidden among other graves that were plundered over a millennium ago, this singular grave had rested undisturbed for over 1,300 years.
The discovery was made by the archaeologists from the Kaiserpfalz Research Center , who have been digging at this early medieval burial ground since 2015. Christoph Bassler, excavation manager described the discovery:
"We first spotted the edge of a shield boss...It wasn't immediately clear which grave it belonged to. But, as we dug further, the realization dawned that we had stumbled upon a grave that, for some reason, had been overlooked by ancient grave robbers."
The grave's occupant, known as the "warrior from grave 447," was evidently someone of importance in his time. A splendid double-edged sword, or 'spathe', lay next to him, measuring nearly 93 cm (3 foot) in its entirety. Its blade, even after so many centuries, remains slightly flexible , pointing to an impeccable state of preservation, noted Bassler.
The sword wasn't the Frankish warrior's only companion in the afterlife. A massive broadaxe, another heavy knife, a lance tip, and a shield were found, showcasing an array of almost every weapon from that era—except for a bow.
(Excerpt) Read more at ancient-origins.net ...
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No, it’s not.
I remember that from back in the day. A total classic.
Now they can use him for sightseeing and call it a museum. I’m sure the family of the dead guy wouldn’t mind
Why don’t you ask ‘em?
My pleasure, and thanks for the nice remarks.
Here’s a modern day version.
Murdered Cartel Boss ‘El Fatal’ Buried With Hundreds of Guns to Protect Him ‘In The Afterlife’
https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/4185947/posts?page=2
It absolutely scared the bejeebers out of me as a 12 year old in 1963. I still remember that skeleton fighting scene!
The producer’s stop-motion photography was sensational.
It’s the same superstitious behavior, different day. :^)
Was his name Arch Stanton?.......................
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