5,000 Year Old Swords: Worlds Oldest

Edster · 10th June 2025, 01:47 AM

Found in Eastern Turkey.

The World’s Oldest Swords Discovered at Arslantepe Mound
The same question we collectors still ask:
Quoted from article:
"Were these swords wielded in battle or simply symbols of rank? The question continues to intrigue archaeologists. Their ornate silver decoration and burial in elite architectural contexts suggest they were status symbols. However, their metallurgy and craftsmanship make it plausible that they were also fully functional."

https://arkeonews.net/forged-5000-ye...mound-turkiye/

(Maybe someone can insert the photo of the swords.)

Ed

10th June 2025, 01:47 AM	#1
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 415	5,000 Year Old Swords: Worlds Oldest Found in Eastern Turkey. The World’s Oldest Swords Discovered at Arslantepe Mound The same question we collectors still ask: Quoted from article: "Were these swords wielded in battle or simply symbols of rank? The question continues to intrigue archaeologists. Their ornate silver decoration and burial in elite architectural contexts suggest they were status symbols. However, their metallurgy and craftsmanship make it plausible that they were also fully functional." https://arkeonews.net/forged-5000-ye...mound-turkiye/ (Maybe someone can insert the photo of the swords.) Ed Last edited by Edster; 10th June 2025 at 01:53 AM. Reason: Tried to insert photo of swords