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flag A 12th-century Crusader sword was found off Israel’s coast by a student, revealing insights into Crusader naval activity and knightly life.

flag A 12th-century Crusader sword, likely made in Europe, was found on the Mediterranean seabed off Israel’s coast by a University of Haifa student who stopped looters. flag Recovered and studied using a hospital CT scan, the one-meter-long weapon showed signs of a fractured blade and was designed for one-handed use. flag Though most of the iron has corroded, the noninvasive scan preserved the artifact while revealing details about its construction and use. flag Researchers say the find offers new insights into Crusader maritime activity and knightly life in the region.

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