University of Haifa student discovers Crusader sword
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- A 12th-century Crusader sword was discovered buried in the seabed off Dor Beach in northern Israel by University of Haifa student Shlomi Katzin, who alerted authorities to preserve the artifact.
- The sword, about one meter long and of European make, likely belonged to a Crusader knight and is a rare find that offers insights into the Crusader presence along Israel’s shores.
- After its recovery, the sword underwent conservation and an advanced CT scan at Elisha Medical Center to assess its condition non-invasively, revealing a crack and significant iron loss due to age and sea exposure.
- Experts highlighted the sword’s historical significance as a symbol of knights, chivalry, and Christian faith, emphasizing the rarity and value of
