Monday, September 22, 2014

3,000-year-old sword found in China

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A Bronze short sword which dates back 3,000 years has been found by an 11-year-old playing near the Laozhoulin River in China.


While washing hands in the river, Yang touched the tip of something hard and fished out the metal sword. He took it home and gave it to his father Yang Jinhai.


Upon hearing the news, people began flocking to Yang’s home, the father said.


“Some people even offered high prices to buy the the sword, but I felt it would be illegal to sell the cultural relic,” Yang said.


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Story: Xinhua | Photo: Wikimedia Commons



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