# Archaeologists Fished a 3,300-Year-Old Sword From a Volcanic Crater Lake—and It’s Still Sharp

Authorities say that the sword is still exceptionally sharp, even after spending presumably thousands of years underwater.

https://gizmodo.com/archaeologists-fished-a-3300-year-old-sword-from-a-volcanic-crater-lake-and-its-still-sharp-2000832478

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Created: 2026-10-29T16:19:49.832950+00:00

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