Remarkable 15th-century sword discovered in Hungary during archaeological excavation – PHOTOS

A 15th-century sword in remarkable condition was discovered during a community archaeology excavation in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, organised by the Herman Ottó Museum and the MNM National Archaeological Institute.

15th-century sword in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County

Lelépő writes that during a community archaeology excavation on 23 October in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, organised by the Herman Ottó Museum’s Archaeology Department and the MNM National Archaeological Institute, an extraordinary discovery was made. Volunteers from the National Institute’s Community Archaeology Programme uncovered several finds, but the standout artefact was a remarkably preserved 15th-century sword, discovered by volunteer Kristóf Monyók. This significant find, revealed during a metal detector search, is currently being examined further by experts, who anticipate more insights once the cleaning process is complete.

Photo: Facebook / Nemzeti Régészeti Intézet

Photo: Facebook / Nemzeti Régészeti Intézet

Photo: Facebook / Nemzeti Régészeti Intézet

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