Digging up an ancient grave, stunned by a 3,500-year-old treasure still shining

An ancient tomb containing three bodies from the 14th century BC has surprised with an "unparalleled treasure" revealing technology ahead of its time once present in what is now Germany.

According to Live Science , the treasure is a sword that shines incredibly bright after nearly 3,500 years buried underground.

The "time-untouched" sword in an ancient tomb in Germany - (Photo: BAVARIA STATE MONUMENT PROTECTION OFFICE).

The treasured sword was discovered in the Bavarian town of Nordlingen, in an ancient grave containing the remains of a man, a woman and a child. The three people appeared to have been buried not long after each other, but it is unclear how they were related, according to a statement from the Bavarian State Office for the Protection of Monuments.

The sword is very well preserved, still shining brightly in photos taken at the scene, although the handle is slightly green due to copper oxidation.

The octagonal hilt is elaborately decorated, while its blade is highly engineered with its center of gravity focused towards the tip, making it an extremely effective offensive weapon.

However, there are no scratches or wear on the sword, indicating that it was used for ceremonial purposes rather than actual combat.

Discovering such a valuable artifact is rare in an area where ancient tombs are abundant, but most have been looted.

Weapons as exquisitely crafted and exceptionally well preserved as the sword in question are of great scientific value, as they can reveal the technological level of the civilization that created it. It is clear that at nearly 3,500 years old, it was made by metallurgists who were far superior to most of the world at the time.