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Archaeologists in Sweden have uncovered the remains of a “powerful” and tall medieval man, buried along with his well-preserved 4-foot-long sword, hinting he was part of high nobility during his time.
Experts believe that the man, who stood at a height of 1.90m (6ft 3in), was most likely a member of the aristocracy and passed away during the 15th or early 16th century when the area was brought together under the rule of Denmark and Norway.
According to a blog post by the Halland Cultural Environment, an agency of the local government, a discovery was uncovered during archaeological research at Lilla Torg in Halmstad. The site of the late medieval convent Sankta Anna’s church was the location of the grave.
According to researchers, the only item discovered in the 49 graves that have been examined thus far during the reconstruction of Lilla Torg is a 4-foot-long sword that was buried to the left of the man.
Although the discovered sections of the sword’s blade and wooden handle were approximately 1.3 meters in length, experts state that the original overall length of the weapon from centuries ago has yet to be determined.
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Finding swords in medieval graves is very rare, indicating that people buried along with swords likely belonged to the upper echelons of society.
The X-ray images of the sword revealed that there are two crosses inlaid on the blade, possibly made of valuable material. This indicates that the sword’s owner was a person of high status during that era.
A photograph of the burial site where the sword was discovered is shown during the excavation. The photo shows the visible skull and upper arm of the buried individual. The sword was found on his left side, with its hilt still intact.
According to researchers, the website was operational from 1494 to approximately 1530 before being demolished during the Protestant Reformation.
According to historical accounts, it is believed that the people living during the medieval period were loyal followers of the ruler who governed the combined territories of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway from 1397 to 1523.
Archaeologist Johan Klange of the Halland Cultural Environment stated to Livescience that there is a belief that he belonged to the upper echelon of the Kalmar Union and could have had possessions in both Sweden and Denmark, making them a dominant and influential group.
Recent research has confirmed that the Sankta Anna’s church served as a burial ground for individuals of high social status during the 35-year period when the Franciscan order was active on the premises.
Source: independent.co.uk
