'Armed to the Teeth' Frankish Warrior's Untouched Grave Found

Ancient Origins ^ | September 27th, 2023 | unattributed

[SunkenCiv]

In a discovery that has left historians and archaeologists astonished, a completely untouched grave from the Merovingian period was uncovered in Germany. Hidden among other graves that were plundered over a millennium ago, this singular grave had rested undisturbed for over 1,300 years.

The discovery was made by the archaeologists from the Kaiserpfalz Research Center , who have been digging at this early medieval burial ground since 2015. Christoph Bassler, excavation manager described the discovery:

"We first spotted the edge of a shield boss...It wasn't immediately clear which grave it belonged to. But, as we dug further, the realization dawned that we had stumbled upon a grave that, for some reason, had been overlooked by ancient grave robbers."

The grave's occupant, known as the "warrior from grave 447," was evidently someone of importance in his time. A splendid double-edged sword, or 'spathe', lay next to him, measuring nearly 93 cm (3 foot) in its entirety. Its blade, even after so many centuries, remains slightly flexible , pointing to an impeccable state of preservation, noted Bassler.

The sword wasn't the Frankish warrior's only companion in the afterlife. A massive broadaxe, another heavy knife, a lance tip, and a shield were found, showcasing an array of almost every weapon from that era—except for a bow.

[SunkenCiv]

Source: City of Ingelheim (Christoph Bassler)

[BenLurkin]

“warrior from grave 447”

That’s the movie I want to see.

[SunkenCiv]

• Votive Gold Hoard Found in Pagan Temple [09/20/2023]
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[Revel]

Sounds good. Gotta be better than the crap being produced these days.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Here you go. I hope you don’t mind if Warrior 447 brought along a few buddies.

[Ezekiel]

In a discovery that has left historians and archaeologists astonished...

The grave's occupant, known as the "warrior from grave 447," was evidently someone of importance in his time. A splendid double-edged sword, or 'spathe', lay next to him...

Was he Jewish?

Moses servant of the Lord [משה עבד יהוה] = 447

[knarf]

Left unplundered . . . . .

. . . 'til now.

[sphinx]

Ancestry.com suggests that I’m a close relative. Where do I file a claim?

[SunkenCiv]

I guess today it’s your turn to post that.

Plundering is carried out by crooks with sociopathic tendencies.

Archaeology is not plundering.

[BenLurkin]

Perfect

[rx]

Die ähnlich mit Waffen gefüllten Gräber der Patrioten in der Nähe waren also bereits geplündert worden, oder?

So, the other Patriot graves nearby had already been plundered of their weaponry, eh?

[Alas Babylon!]

The term should be a Spatha, a Roman sword that lasted into the 6th Century and beyond. The Vikings used a derivative of this sword pattern:

I'm a fan of the sword.

[Migraine]

Identity being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Looks like you’ll have to wait, FRiend.

[Texan5]

Ay por favor-esta mierda otra vez...

Archaeologists are not grave robbers-the recovered goods and remains are not sold to some collector for profit-they are treated like the historical treasures they are-preserved and displayed in museums for everyone to see-and learn about the history and customs of our ancestors...

[Texan5]

Thanks for the post-the Merovingian period was a very interesting part of Frankish history-not nice people, but interesting...

[Romulus]

Exactly. They would hate to be called grave robbers, but what else are they?

[Romulus]

Yes it is. It’s just a new way to monetize the find.

[Dr. Sivana]

I hope you don’t mind if Warrior 447 brought along a few buddies.

Those aren't Germans, those are Greeks!

[Verginius Rufus]

Translated into Canadian English, eh?

[knarf]

Didn't think of it 'til I got the criticisms.

At least with FB, y'can erase your own stupid stuff.