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.

Found during excavations at the historic site of Beamish Brewery and Crawford City Cork, Ireland, made of wood instead of metal like iron, steel, and copper.

In particular, although dating back to 1,000 years old, this wooden sword remains intact to an amazing extent and experts describe this artifact as a special artifact.

This special Viking sword is about 30 cm long and is made entirely of yew wood (also known as water pine, the wood is said to be as expensive as fine gold for rare) with the Ringerike-style grip. , a Viking art form dating back to the 11th century.

The sword neck is meticulously decorated because it takes care of the utility.

The sword part is very carefully decorated.Photo: BAM Ireland.

Dr. Maurice Hurley, an archaeologist and excavator participant, described the Viking wooden sword as one of the few significant special artifacts discovered recently. South Main Street location.

Many people believe that a 1,000-year-old wooden sword was once used by women weavers. It is used by women to beat on the looms. Meanwhile, the tip of the sword is responsible for splitting and selecting threads to create a pattern.

The part of the sword has a head shape.(Photo: BAM Ireland).

Mr. Hurley said: "For a long time, it was thought that Vilking's influence was strongest in Dublin and Waterford (Ireland), but the new evidence shows that Cork is also a city greatly affected because of the place This has the same culture developed similar to the two cities above ".

Besides the wooden sword for 1,000 years without decay, archaeologists also found other artifacts, including the intact map of 19 Viking houses, traces and remnants of the central fireplace, bedding material. This shows that Viking influence in Cork city is comparable to the other two cities.

The sword without rotting though sunk underground for 1,000 years.(Photo: BAM Ireland).

Some swords-like objects are also found in Wood Quay (Dublin). However, they are not preserved as intact and skillful as this finding.

Wooden sword for 1,000 years: Important discovery of Viking influence

Although it was made of wood, the Viking sword was not rotted after 1,000 years. This may be important evidence for historians to review Viking, who invaded Northern Europe and had the most influence in cities like Dublin and Waterford.

Discovered in May 2016, but the wooden sword for 1,000 years and other antiques were only studied after the Norwegian Ambassador Else Berit Eikeland visited the Cork Public Museum in September 2017.

After holding a hidden Viking sword for about 1,000 years, Tony Fitzgerald, Cork's market, shared with The Irish Times: "The sword is in perfect condition".

As expected, the preservation of the wooden sword and antiques will be completed in early summer of 2018 and will likely hold an exhibition showing the Viking influence in Cork.

A Viking sword was found but not as intact and perfect as the sword above.(Photo: The Vindolanda Trust)

The wooden sword is not the first discovery to be associated with the Vikings. Previously, experts also found some metal swords dating back more than 1,000 years but unfortunately they were rusted and not intact as discovered above.