Giant 2.3-meter dakoken sword discovered In Japan

Japanese archaeologists have uncovered a giant 2.3 meter-long sword about 40 kilometers south of the city of Kyoto. The iron sword, which dates back more than 1,500 years, is believed to have been used to protect the deceased on their journey to the afterlife.

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Giant 2.3-meter dakoken sword discovered In Japan

Japanese archaeologists have uncovered a giant 2.3 meter-long sword about 40 kilometers south of the city of Kyoto. The iron sword, which dates back more than 1,500 years, is believed to have been used to protect the deceased on their journey to the afterlife.

Read More: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/01/giant-2-3-meter-dakoken-sword-discovered-in-japan/
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