In 1994, archaeologists found an iron sword stuck in the ground in the ancient town of Valencia, a city located on the eastern coast of Spain. Now, the Archaeology Service.
A rare sword nicknamed "Excalibur" was officially dated by the Archaeology Service (SIAM) of Valencia City Council 20 years after it was discovered in 1994.
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Researchers have traced the legacy of a sword found in Valencia, from Visigoth to Umayyad rule, reshaping our view of Islamic influence in medieval Spain.