Hopefully, in time, researchers will uncover more about these historic artifacts.
Four ancient Roman swords were discovered in a high cave above the Dead Sea.
The swords are 1,900 years old.
Removing the hidden ancient swords within the cave. (Photo:Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority)
Three of them were still sheathed in wood.
The Dead Sea climate helped preserve them for centuries.
Archaeologists Oriya Amichay and Hagay with a sword. (Photo:Amir Ganor/Israel Antiquities Authority)
One of the words, encased in its original wooden scabbard. (Photo: Dafna Gazit/Israel Antiquities Authority)
The cave’s height made for a dramatic excavation. (Photo:Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority)
One of the swords. (Photo:Israel Antiquities Authority)
The incredible view from the cave. (Photo:Hagay Hamer/Israel Antiquities Authority)
Conservators examine the sword. (Photo:Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority)
