Fifty years ago, a rare and unusual sword was found in a tomb in China.
It was made over 2400 years ago, but it was found in an underground tomb in 1965. Unexpectedly, it was not only rusty, but also sharp and shiny. In 1965, in Hubei province, archaeologists explored 7 km from the ruins of Jinan, the ancient capital of the Zhou state, and discovered 50 ancient tombs. .
Sword Gujian (Sword) of Goujian) is the most famous ancient Chinese sword, created over 2400 years ago. When this sword was found in an underground tomb in 1965, it was not only rust-free, it was sharp and shiny. The Arabian sword is also known in the world, who can introduce it to us? rice.twitter.com/lPMkeiSlk3
— Chen Weiqing (@AmbChenWeiqing) June 22, 2022
According to the head of the archaeological team that conducted the excavations, it was found in a tomb, in a wooden box next to the skeleton. The team was stunned as the sword was drawn from its scabbard. The blade is sharp and rust-free, despite having lain in humid conditions for two thousand years. A test by archaeologists showed that the blade could easily cut through a stack of twenty sheets of paper.
Jian swords are among the oldest types of swords in China and are closely associated with Chinese mythology. In Chinese folklore, it is known as the “armed man” and is considered one of the four main weapons, along with the stick, spear, and saber.
The blades of the sword are made of tin. The sword also contains small amounts of iron, lead and sulfur. Studies have found a high percentage of sulfur, which makes the sword resistant to rust. Black engraving covers both sides of the blade. The hilt of the sword is attached to silk and the pommel consists of 11 concentric circles and weighs 875 grams (30.9 oz).
