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1,300-Year-Old Warrior Tomb Unearthed in Hungary
1 Dec
Summary
- A high-ranking Avar warrior's tomb, over 1,300 years old, was discovered.
- The ancient burial yielded a rare, well-preserved saber and silver artifacts.
- Satellite imagery aided in mapping other graves within the cemetery.
Officials in Hungary have revealed the discovery of an ancient warrior's tomb, entombed over 1,300 years ago by the nomadic Avar people. The burial, located in Székesfehérvár, dates to the Middle Avar Period, between 670 and 690 A.D. Despite the warrior's remains showing signs of disturbance, the grave yielded remarkably preserved artifacts, including a rare saber and silver belt ornaments, indicating high status.
The recovered saber is particularly significant, with only about 80 similar weapons known from the Middle Avar Period, and this one is among the earliest of its kind. Archaeologists believe the grave was reopened for ritualistic purposes rather than theft, as many valuable items were left undisturbed. The precise method of excavation and artifact removal was carefully managed to preserve the delicate saber.
In addition to the tomb itself, researchers employed satellite imagery to identify crop patterns that revealed the presence of other graves, allowing for the mapping of the entire cemetery. This advanced technique offers new possibilities for uncovering previously unknown Avar-period burial sites in the historically rich region of Hungary.
