Giant 2.3 meter sword found in ancient Japanese tomb

Excavating a 1,500-year-old tomb in Japan, archaeologists were stunned to discover a 2.3-meter-long sword that was likely used to protect the souls of the dead.

Experts from the Kashihara Archaeological Institute in Japan's Nara Prefecture have unearthed a giant sword, measuring an impressive 2.3 meters in length, during excavations at the Tomiomaruyama burial mound, about 40 kilometers south of Kyoto. Photo: @Kashihara Archaeological Institute.

The Tomiomaruyama Burial Mound is known to have originated in the 4th century AD, marking the early years of the Kofun Period. Photo: @Kashihara Archaeological Institute.

Over the years, the Tomiomaruyama burial mound has yielded a wealth of priceless artifacts, including agricultural implements, tools, cylindrical bronze vessels, bronzes, and exquisitely decorated mirrors with motifs of gods and animals. These discoveries provide a multi-dimensional view of the culture and lifestyle of ancient Japan. Photo: @Kashihara Archaeological Institute.

Back to the main issue, this iron sword is believed to be over 1,500 years old, possibly used to protect the deceased on their journey to the afterlife . Photo: @Kashihara Archaeological Institute.

The blade has a slight curve, reminiscent of a snake, and it represents a typical “dakoken” sword associated with the culture of venerating snake gods. Photo: @Kashihara Archaeological Institute.

The sword originated from the Kofun period - a period that saw dramatic social, technological and cultural transformations that left a significant mark on Japan's ancient history. Photo: @Kashihara Archaeological Institute.

In addition to the giant sword, archaeologists also discovered a bronze mirror measuring 64 centimeters high and 31 centimeters wide. The design on the back of the mirror bears a striking resemblance to the motif seen on the “Daryukyo” mirror, also from the Kofun period. Photo: @Kashihara Archaeological Institute.

Kosaku Okabayashi, deputy director of the Kashihara Institute of Archaeology in Nara Prefecture, stressed that these discoveries show remarkable technological advances of the Kofun period, surpassing previous notions and revealing exquisite metalworking masterpieces from this historical era. Photo: @Kashihara Institute of Archaeology.

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(According to Archaeologymag)

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