Canada Journal – News of the World Articles and videos to bring you the biggest Canadian news stories from across the country every day
A Norwegian hiker who was following an ancient route between west and east Norway stumbled across a 1,200-year-old Viking sword.
The man was walking along what was described as an ancient route when he saw the 1,200-year-old Viking sword, CNN reported.
Experts said the relic, which dates to about 750 A.D., is in exceptionally good condition.
“It’s quite unusual to find remnants from the Viking age that are so well-preserved … it might be used today if you sharpened the edge,” conservator Per Morten Ekerhovd told CNN.
The weapon, which was covered in rust, was found lying under rocks on a path about 150 miles west of Oslo.
It was found without a handle and is made of wrought iron. Some believe that it could be from a traveler or a burial site, CNN reported.
Hiker stops for a rest and … discovers 1,200-year-old Viking sword: https://t.co/mUhfCcxa13 pic.twitter.com/59exbMuyLk
— CNN International (@cnni) October 22, 2015
Agencies/Canadajournal
