The Newe Yam sword study

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A marine find and its context

The study concerns a medieval European sword found off the coast of Newe-Yam. A marine object raises questions about documentation, preservation and dating, alongside the circumstances that brought it to its findspot. R04.

Follow the sequence of the argument: what can be documented on the object, what supports the proposed date and what allows discussion of its loss. A coastal findspot alone does not identify an owner, ship or battle. Comparing material observations with the historical explanation helps define the reach of the conclusion.

These notes draw on the publication details and abstract. Consult the original study for documentation and technical examinations. The library also offers an explanation of the sword and a Newe-Yam place page linking the object with coastal and settlement contexts.

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1. R04 The Old Sword and the Sea: A Medieval European Sword Off the Coast of Newe-Yam

   Joppe Gosker, Jacob Sharvit, Izhak Hershko, Dan Braitman, Yotam Asscher · 2023