Diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword off Israel's coast
A sword believed to have belonged to a crusader knight about 900 years ago has been found by an amateur diver off Israel's northern coast./ The one-metre blade (3.3ft) blade was discovered by Shlomi Katzin and handed over to the authorities./ It is thought the sword, which is encrusted with marine organisms, resurfaced after the shifting of sands./ The Israel Antiques Authority (IAA) said that once cleaned and analysed it would be put on public display./ "The sword, which has been preserved in perfect condition, is a beautiful and rare find ...
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