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Tom Metcalfe

Exceptionally rare iron saber, arrowheads and jewelry discovered in seventh-century warrior's tomb in Hungary

A rusted sword on a grayish-brown background.

Archaeologists in Hungary have unearthed the remnants of a rare iron saber, jewelry and other artifacts in the 1,300-year-old tomb of an elite warrior.

The elegantly curved sword — a type used mainly by warriors on horseback — is badly rusted, but it still has traces of fine decorations on its blade that reveal the craftsmanship used to make the ancient weapon.

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