4 Roman-era swords discovered after 1,900 years in Dead Sea cave: "Almost in mint condition"
4 Roman-era swords discovered after 1,900 years in Dead Sea cave: "Almost in mint condition"
The "dramatic and exciting discovery" tells a story of empire and rebellion, of long-distance conquest and local insurrection.
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Almost in mint condition
If this is representative of what Roman mints were producing, it’s no wonder they had currency issues.
45 1 ReplyDefinitely a relative term here
12 0 ReplyThe archeologist's equivalent of an astrophysicist saying the Sun is gonna explode "soon."
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As a historian, I can say something over 1000 years old that is not fragmented or on the verge of being fragmented is very good condition. Not missing anything or any notable pieces too? Damn near mint
6 0 ReplyI bet it's like a cast iron pan and those swords just need a little vinegar and a steel scrubbie and they would be ready to chop heathens
7 1 ReplyMoar bacon!
2 0 ReplyGreat. Now I’m hungry.
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