1,200-year-old Viking sword is found lying at the side of the road in Norway - in such good condition it could be used today
A hiker taking an old route across central southern Norway has stumbled across an ancient sword dating back to the Viking Age.
The wrought iron weapon was partially buried beneath rocks on a walking route in Haukeli and is 30-inches (77cm) long.
It is 1,200-years-old and an local archaeologist said that the weapon is in such good condition that if it was given a 'polish and a new grip' it would be strong enough to use today.
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