The blade, which is encrusted with marine organisms, is believed to be about 900 years old.
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.It is thought the sword, which is encrusted with marine organisms, resurfaced after the shifting of sands.
"The sword, which has been preserved in perfect condition, is a beautiful and rare find and evidently belonged to a crusader knight," said IAA's Robbery Prevention Unit Inspector Nir Distelfeld. Kobi Sharvit, who heads the IAA's Marine Archaeology Unit, said the Carmel coast, where the blade was found, provided shelter for ships during storms throughout centuries of shipping activity along the coast.
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