Sword

Today we will talk about one object which had a great importance in antiquity, is known worldwide and had a very long history. The sword.
This weapon is rich of a fascinating power, it is a symbol of ancient world's battles, of the military culture, strong in most of the civilizations. It can generally symbolize war, a constant in human history.


The first sword had his origing in the Bronze Age, it developed from the dagger, weapon with shorteR blade. With the improving of technique of working metals the blade could become longer without being easily breakable, this is how sword were born.
The first types of sword found, wich can be classifed as sword without ambiguity were found in Minoan Crete dated to about 1700 BC.
So we can see that the sword has Greek origins.
Many different civilizations have contribute in the transformation of the sword.
During the Middle Age sword technology improved and it became a very advanced weapon.
When we think of knights and medieval battles, in our minds appears for sure the sword.
Nowadays they are not used in battles, they have been replaced by way more dangerous and distructive weapons. They are used in cerimonies, as decorative objects, they are a great historical witness, and have the power to remind us a sad fact: the great importance that mankind has always given to war.

I hope you found this interesting, let me know what you think about it!

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