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Ancient Bronze Age Dagger Discovered in German Forest

8/23/2025

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A 3,500-year-old Bronze Age dagger was found by Maik Böhner in a forest near Gudersleben, Germany.
The nearly eight-inch-long dagger is nearly intact, revealed by recent heavy rains.
It will be preserved for research on ancient life in Thuringia.
Archaeologists praised Böhner for quickly reporting the find to the Thuringian State Office.

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A 3,500-year-old Bronze Age dagger was found by Maik Böhner in a forest near Gudersleben, Germany.
The nearly eight-inch-long dagger is nearly intact, revealed by recent heavy rains.
It will be preserved for research on ancient life in Thuringia.
Archaeologists praised Böhner for quickly reporting the find to the Thuringian State Office.