Israeli diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword in ‘perfect condition’ off Mediterranean coast

[@windywendi]

This doesn't make sense. If you lose your sword, it is supposed to despawn within 5 minutes.

[@mudskie4394]

Probably went into an unloaded chunk then stayed after many world resets

[@rainforcer1]

A zombie might pick it up and equip it. 😬

[@klytouch7515]

Religious beliefs systems wars have rage through thousands of years... we must make an effort to phasing out Religious beliefs systems for the creation of a species to battle and conquering space and time.

[@cockatielplayscod7422]

Yes yes

[@klytouch7515]

@@cockatielplayscod7422 i found it ... 😁

[@FunFacts0]

What I'm expecting right now is the restoration of the sword. Too bad they didn't reveal the actual sword.

[@Christian-Roots818]

Exactly !

[@SiodogRehane]

Yeahm quite dissapointed

[@rahilnaseer6942]

They should give rhis sword to Random Hands for restoration

[@nikosaronim]

From what I've searched though, it seems like it was found very recently. Most videos are posted within 1 day. So maybe soon.

[@stephanieyee9784]

They Just found it FFS. Why would anyone with brains think it would come from the sea after 900 years looking pristine?

[@pingianznxezrielbadongen.1388]

Now that's a Ancient Sword capable of dealing 900% bonus attack damage when fully cleaned

[@lordzeno7713]

Bruh that's busted

[@db5094]

@@lordzeno7713 normal crusader damage is 15, so it would be 150 damage when restored, which is double lego sword damage, puts it on the level of a diamond sword with endurance and sharpness, pretty busted

[@thatguynexus5935]

This is what archeologists call "In Perfect Condition"

[@xeronim5602]

You talk a lot for someone within crusading distance

[@abdulbar8592]

😂😂😂

[@dwejaadslina]

I mean true, but I bet once you scrape off all the barnacles and shells then it would be in decent condition

[@fantasyqueen1919]

I mean .... It's not broken but it is covered so yeah perfect condition😅😂

[@YujukiTheDegenerate]

@@fantasyqueen1919 The fact the sword is still intact after so many years is actually pretty amazing. I’m sure once you scrape of the barnacle it would look better

[@use2regis]

SCMP, please do follow up on this sword research. I think a lot subscriber are really interested to know how the actual design looks like.

[@FunFacts0]

Yeah well, it is shaped like a sword because uh it is A sword. Just kidding. Jokes aside, I also want to see the actual sword rather than that.

[@use2regis]

​@@FunFacts0 Haha, my mistake. Thanks for the point out.

[@sovietrasya7217]

@@FunFacts0 lol

[@walden6272]

Imagine after they clean the sword, they show it to the public and on the side of the blade it reads "Made in China." LOL

[@use2regis]

@@walden6272 A nice twist, hahaha.

[@underratedgod6899]

Looks like a start of an epic movie when he acquires and restores the sword he will get powers from it if the individual is the chosen one

[@darcandelaria]

I'd watch that movie 😁🍿

[@sesetio338]

Can't happen. If that happened to crusaders swords they wouldn't have lost the crusades lol

[@shem7146]

@@sesetio338 ok buddy

[@Vajrapani108]

@@sesetio338 what if they lost because the sword sank?

[@sesetio338]

@@Vajrapani108 History repeated itself lol How many fail crusades were there? 🤣🐌

[@Sodomantis]

ME: not washing my toilet for 10 years. Archeologists: Perfect condition

[@EtheriousNatsuDragneel]

You're supposed to clean your toilet?

[@tris1866]

@@EtheriousNatsuDragneel please 😂

[@Yasser.Osman.A.Z.]

@@EtheriousNatsuDragneel 😂😂😂👍

[@samsilvadda7288]

@@Yasser.Osman.A.Z. 😂😂😂👍👍👍🤮

[@Christian-Roots818]

Haha 😆

[@buttermashpotatoes4617]

I'd like to imagine that a crusader threw his sword into the ocean after witnessing the horrors of war, in a kind of dramatic sunset moment.

[@carmenpeters728]

more likely he drowned there or farthur out.

[@frog6054]

@@carmenpeters728 Bruh moment

[@thesauce1682]

Everyone is a gangster until he becomes the next king of Europe.

[@bakaweeb6396]

And reunites the world

[@Not_A_Friend0777]

And make a New Kingdom

[@HBC101TVStudios]

@@Not_A_Friend0777 and declares the new Kingdom of Israel

[@johnlop7763]

@@HBC101TVStudios United Kingdom of Isreal

[@Anthony_Soriano]

@@johnlop7763 another generation found the sword

[@PCTechVince]

Beautiful find. History of man kind can’t wait to see the restoration.

[@jinz0]

you won't

[@zenn9294]

Propably not

[@Preppy_Delicious]

No restoration, it's beautiful as is.

[@nicor722]

I think we can all agree that we would love more updates about this sword! A restoration would be absolutely awesome! (If that's possible that is)

[@iron4517]

Sword: *Is covered in stone and coral for 900 years* Archaeologists: PERFECT CONDITION

[@iz_no_good]

Hey, these archaeologists will have a bright future as sellers on ebay!

[@roastme7696]

Idk but I think that's what makes it valuable

[@hanvilai0609]

I was hoping that we would be able to see the actual sword after being cleaned.

[@ragingcamper3967]

It was found very recently. They have to do a lot of analizing before they can start restoring it. Not an easy job

[@paan4261]

This guy : *found a perfect condition 900 years sword Meanwhile 900 years ago : "ay yo.. Where is my sword mate?"

[@oniflixyt6984]

Imagine that sword had already a killed hundreds of people in 900 years ago.

[@imbasing]

your username

[@KH-fv3vq]

Perfect condition.

[@INITIAL-AS]

Its funny to think that 900 years ago there was soldier panicking after losing his sword on journey accross the sea

[@buldak8536]

I'm sure it was much darker than that

[@muzankibutsuji7377]

Don't worry he took out his bible and threw it at the hertics.

[@shivangichatterjee7308]

And here I. Crazily imaging it to be Excalibur 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@haruglory6409]

or he throw the cursed sword after killing 1000 people

[@victoriacecilia3926]

@@buldak8536 the guy probably just drowned

[@stephanieyee9784]

This sword is a magnificent find and you can see how well its kept its shape, even after so many centuries. Thank you to the barnacles and other sea life who've helped preserve this artefact.

[@richardkey4289]

You know, when I woke up.today , I didn't expect to encounter someone's comment, thanking a barnacle (!) I get what you mean , though. However ,I'm sure that's the weirdest phrase I'll read today !!!

[@shadmaaafrin1857]

@@richardkey4289 hahaha exactly !

[@Raul-wd1jb]

@@richardkey4289 ?

[@noahboat580]

I mean, restoring it is going to take a while. Through all that shell and muk theyll find something particularly special. It does have quite the silhouette, especially the ball pummel

[@_hunter_hunter1048]

i'm worried the shell only preserved the shape and not the metal which by now must be rust . they might not find a sword inside . dang it we need the cleaning video to see what's inside

[@alexoolau]

It is well known that some western "Archeologists" manufactured their "findings" all over the world. If the frauds pay for you table, why not?

[@colbyjackcheeser]

@@alexoolau schizophrenia

[@muzankibutsuji7377]

Hertics: He doesn't have a sword attack him! Crusader: **Takes out thick Bible proceeds to pelt at hertic's head**

[@muzankibutsuji7377]

@Juan Silva **Ya hoi** Starts to play

[@waqqasElahismch]

Holy land full of historical beauty.

[@luthfimuhammad3068]

The land full of historical beauty because it is holy 🤔

[@roshanserrao854]

@@luthfimuhammad3068 understand English first

[@luthfimuhammad3068]

@@roshanserrao854 what?

[@chongonkaka2706]

@@luthfimuhammad3068 His basically saying the Holy land has a lot of historical beauty.

[@luthfimuhammad3068]

@@chongonkaka2706 ik, i said that the land full of 'historical beauty' because the land is 'holy'

[@StreetFoodTVCambodia]

It's actually in perfect condition.

[@alexoolau]

It is well known that some western "Archeologists" manufactured their "findings" all over the world. If the frauds pay for you table, why not?

[@adlerzwei]

@@alexoolau oh please STHU

[@dimasreidz48]

@@adlerzwei oh please talk more.

[@azj_]

A Iranian man who has not bathed for 65 years. Archaeologist: *PERFECT CONDITION*

[@sakmadik69420]

He's history for being able to preserve whatever parasite he contracted lol.

[@mr.herobrinegaming844]

The return of King Arthur.

[@ferdiyansurya]

"It belongs in the museum!" - Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr.

[@xenobackpains5800]

This is so beautiful. Just the thought of the crusader who held such a weapon,and it turning up 900 years later is....its so much.

[@SShiJie]

The bladesmith/swordsmith who created it must be a legend

[@richardkey4289]

As a kid, I was fascinated about the idea of the myriad of things in the Mediterranean Sea , so much history in that region , the first scuba divers must have been like space explorers . Who k ows how many treasures have been found & not declared ? * Props to this diver for sharing a bit of history with us land - lubbers !

[@FenriZz]

Isn't it amazing that every now and then people always discover something historical?

[@goblinslayer6375]

That's millions dollar sword right there.

[@iMadrid11]

It's not even worth $10,000. You need a well documented and verifiable proof of provenance for a sword to be worth a million bucks. All they have right now is an old barnacle encrusted iron sword they assume belonged to crusader knight. Nothing has ever been proven yet. If this old sword belonged to a foot soldier. Then it's not even worth much.

[@Iyoter441]

Still money though

[@goblinslayer6375]

@@iMadrid11 why u so serious? Just invest on it, keep it in ur basement, u know Modern art and NFT art now a day is worth millions and it's nothing, those proves are just to fool you and think it's expensive.

[@visigoth3696]

@@iMadrid11 If you price it to a million. I’m sure somewhere down the line a millionaire would pay the price

[@Butter_Warrior99]

Honestly, I'm surprised it survived that long under salt water.

[@rehanali906]

That sword is older than Israel 🤣🤣

[@activeonyoutube1545]

Yes

[@MendAmar]

Yes

[@Ares-rx4zz]

Yes

[@pagion3169]

Duh

[@JasonB808]

Sword Stats +100 water damage -100 durability

[@Drakonus_]

Plot twist: Some random dude stole that sword from a museum decades ago and decided to prank the people who would find it.

[@johnlop7763]

Proof

[@Rakshit_Chothani]

Ok so what powers he got? A commoner discovers ancient holy sword and gets some OP powers as blessing. That's the plot, right?

[@abdiver12]

Looking forward to seeing this sword after its all cleaned up.

[@user-qr2vx6hx2q]

We need a video of the restoration

[@Yamama557]

Please do an update video of the cleaning and how it turns out. Would be really cool.

[@cashprinter5000]

Rick harrison be like : there's not a big market for ancient sword, best i can do is 20 dollars

[@LikeAChameleon]

"I'm taking a big risk here."

[@VarchalUchiha]

“I got to polish it, frame it, pay for the auction”

[@alexkg1]

Diver who found this only got a "Certificate of Appreciation" RIP

[@mrmagot98]

You know the soldier who dropped that got in big trouble

[@moch.farisdzulfiqar6123]

Deus Vult, The Anchient Sword of The Crusader Epic 900 - 1200 damage + 358 Strenght + 225 Hit rating + 225 Parry rating

[@no-one3795]

Name: Lost sword of the sea Damage: 15 (30 enchanted) Class: Knight Special: +45 Water damage & +30 Holy damage Description: A lost sword believed to have belonged to a crusader.

[@robertross9567]

This is exactly how swords looked during the crusades.

[@Rayzlight]

Beautiful sword that killed countless of enemies. *Beautiful sword that killed countless human for greed of other*

[@andreasjhon8080]

An idiot knows nothing

[@SpacePeanutte]

Amazing! I once heard of these rare swords made of rock and coral... I've never thought I'd see one.. and in such perfect condition! Wow

[@matthewmann8969]

Swords, daggers, knifes, razors, scissors, axes, hammers, spears, staffs, clubs, bows and arrows, crossbows, sling shots, and various other weaponry I am absolute yeah

[@ishishou2425]

I need to watch it cleaned, I hope you guys record it and upload here

[@Blitzkers99]

That sword contain immense powers, you got the sword because the sword choose you 😜

[@blackartist7]

After hundreds of years you can tell this sword has been enchanted with Crushing Blow Chances +x% just look at these shells covering it!

[@paulwhelan7781]

SCMP you have the best topical, truthful and telling articles. I don't know who owns you but the message thus far is excellent.

[@whateveri]

Nah...that's Poseidon Trident's tip

[@_hunter_hunter1048]

i'm afraid that the shell made by the sea creatures has only preserved the sword shape and not the sword itself which by now could be rust

[@sacramentocheesehog9195]

It's been a full 8 months and no mention of this sword this blows

[@hansweissmann6387]

Maybe it’s just a piece of the coral reef in the shape of a sword…..

[@jamostudios7596]

we don’t know for sure without trying to restore it

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

Are you sure it is not Excalibur?

[@MC-nc1ib]

It's like Conan the barbarian's atlantean sword

[@grayman5335]

that sword really looks like one of the seven sword in The third Chronicles of Narnia

[@nano4778]

He who wields this sword will take back Constantinople.

[@ra_alf9467]

"Pillaging" the Constantinople

[@thehorde4868]

Deus Vult

[@itismethatguy]

It’s already taken

[@nano4778]

@@itismethatguy “Take back”

[@deadman9323]

This how main character gonna get his father sword after time travel

[@Sour_BlackBerry]

This is like something out of a fantasy movie. Finding an ancient sword in the bottom of the ocean

[@Zeta4th]

Saber: "are you my master?"

[@nekkomaru3187]

*restores the sword* *A blue window appeared_Level 1 Crusader* 👁👄👁

[@Unkown2ful]

Crusader system activated 😂

[@keon1776]

I want to see when they clean the sword 😔

[@noblesse4728]

They should xray it to see the real shape of the sword.

[@pagion3169]

I mean that the real shape and why we must X ray? X ray not going to help you with that You must remove the( what ever that thing is)

[@felipecosta-kv2fx]

@@pagion3169 barnacles

[@abomarsyr103]

Who else here wanna see it after restoration

[@CoolGuy-eq5vc]

Plot twist: It was just a bunch of barnacles shaped like a sword

[@mitchelljulius5875]

Turns out, it's Excalibur.

[@Wakeuptorealityman]

Nobody: Me after picking the sword: BEHOLD FEAR ME.

[@ahmadnajmiroslan]

Excalibur-Our battle will be legendary

[@samallardyce2522]

rick pawnshop : the best i can do is £50.

[@zootboot124]

Chum Lee... Hold my donut... I'm the sword expert here... Yeah Rick these are real shell's.

[@oceanic0809]

Perfect condition…………. For a beach ornament. “That’s a nice looking cross” “That’s my perfect condition sword”

[@bangseto6847]

Excaliburrrrrrr!!!!!!!

[@abura2980]

Fate

[@cosmoray9750]

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[@kevinh3238]

@@abura2980 fate

[@abura2980]

@@kevinh3238 I'm such fake Fate fan lol 😅

[@shoaib4596]

How many people's blood it had tasted, nobody knows

[@Outkast-sv9es]

Timeline has shifted with the recovery of this holy relic. Tides are changing brothers, and I hear Jerusalem calling us. DEUS VULT

[@confusedpuppo1100]

*time to start a crusade*

[@pagan-540]

Great sword of great knights who saved Europe and Church .

[@yankedhonor4281]

What is it doing there tho?

[@littlefire9526]

So, my rusted, chipped and molded knife is in "perfect condition"?

[@Flywithwatches]

Giorgio is going to look for this for another episode for In Search of the Aliens. More explosive hair from Giorgio

[@Poke9403]

Hope they post an update on the sword.

[@ikramhakimimohdhassan7276]

Historian would love to analyze that sword to know if it is from Knights of Templar or just another normal old sword

[@HichamTch]

lets take a moment of silent for the crusader that lost his sword in the coast

[@gazzgaspay4841]

Rick Harrison: best I can do is $20

[@davidcnutt5826]

"perfect condition" - literally looks like a rock or piece of Coral, let's see under then we can talk about the claims you intend to bring up.

[@JimJams304]

No! That sword is a Stand!

[@ahmadfaris8044]

Can't wait to see his face when he found out that thing is just a worn out rusted anchor

[@xananymous431]

Queen Elizabeth: "So that's where I left my sword"

[@RespectOthers1]

Nah, my guess is He-Man dropped it.

[@shaider1982]

The original one.

[@mailajairam]

മോൻസൺ from Kerala-" It was stolen from my museum"😂😂😂😂

[@bessieburnet9816]

That's one if the Fire Emblem Three Houses Heroes Relics.

[@verminwatch_out1283]

Beautiful barnacles = Beautiful sword...ok👀

[@davidwiner8571]

Wow that is just amazing that you have found a piece of history

[@BIBIWCICC]

It was found by a Palestinian diver and was then stolen by an Israeli diver.

[@artsdiv]

Watch out. Maybe it's Cervantes sword. You don't want to ended up like Siegfried , right? 🗿

[@angelloaguilar2722]

Soul Edge reference? if so, that should be Nightmare himself.

[@artsdiv]

@@angelloaguilar2722 bingo. You're right 🗿👌

[@rashidkhalifa9762]

Sadly we don't know how many innocents would have been killed and injured by this sword 😭😭😭

[@hussain_abbas7789]

@Sung Jin-Woo yes which innocent lives did Muhammad pbuh take,pls elaborate or take it back and btw zulfiqar was the sword of Imam Ali ibne abi talib (as) who was prophet pbuhs cousin,so ignorant of you

[@我爱您中国]

Diver: ohhh wait what pokemon is that?

[@Cheldesho]

That sword had killed thousands of people, keep it.

[@kingforever4731]

Optimus prime coming 🗡

[@Ryomichi]

After 2 years, still cant find the restored condition.

[@kyriosxx1627]

I don't like to think of what the comments section will become bcs of one word in the title

[@robjus1601]

So any update on who the sword belongs to?