Ommerschans Dirk, Bronze Age ceremonial sword in Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Netherlands
The Ommerschans sword measures 68.3 centimeters in length and weighs 2.8 kilograms, featuring an unsharpened blade without mounting holes.
Found in 1896 near Ommerschans in Overijssel, this Bronze Age artifact remained in private possession until its acquisition by the museum in 2017.
The sword belongs to a group of six ceremonial giant swords discovered across Western Europe, indicating sophisticated metalworking techniques from 1500-1350 BCE.
The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden displays this sword alongside other Bronze Age artifacts, including canoes, fish traps, golden necklaces, and axes.
This ceremonial weapon was discovered on a platform of birch posts beneath peat soil, accompanied by small bronze tools and grinding stones.
GPS coordinates: 52.57472,6.40167
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:54
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