yew wood | scienceinfo.net

The 1,000 year Viking wooden sword is still intact, not decaying: Made from expensive wood like gold!
Archaeologists were surprised to find a 1,000-year-old wooden Viking sword in Ireland, perfectly preserved.
What is yew tree that is expensive and rare?
The yew tree belongs to group IA, an endemic species listed in the Vietnam Red Book and classified as a species that needs strict protection.