Archaeologists have discovered a huge ceremonial iron sword in a 1,600-year-old mound in Nara, Japan. Near
Image courtesy of Nara City Board of Education
The sword itself was too big to be used as a weapon. Experts believe that it was needed to protect the person with whom he was buried from evil spirits.
The long weapon is an example of a daco sword withcharacteristic wavy or wavy blade. Similar artifacts have been found in other ancient Japanese tombs, but the size of this one is unique. It is twice the size of other swords of this shape.
In this photo, a replica of the sword lies in the place where it was found. Photo: public domain
According to experts, the distinctive undulatingthe dako form is a symbol of a snake or dragon. So the ancient blacksmiths wanted to increase their magical power, although this did not affect the "effectiveness" of swords as weapons.
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On the cover: a copy of the sword in the place where it was found
Photo: public domain