'Rusty treasure' found in Danube has 2,000-year-old iron that could equip a whole army with weapons
Massive 2,000-year-old iron haul found in Danube.
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The discovery of 2,000-year-old iron in the Danube has the potential to equip a whole army with weapons. This changes the understanding of ancient trade and the capabilities of ancient civilizations. The 500 rusty lumps, weighing over 500 kilograms, were found by gravel workers in Austria and crushed by their own plant.
Phys.org notes that this assemblage of prehistoric iron bars is Europe's largest. Gizmodo suggests that this find could rewrite what we know about ancient trade. Live Science emphasizes that the iron could equip a whole army with weapons.
The weight and quantity of the iron bars are notable, and their presence in the Danube suggests a significant ancient trade network.
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How much iron was found?
500 kilograms of 2,000-year-old iron in 500 rusty lumps.
Where was the iron found?
In the Danube by gravel workers in Austria.
What does this discovery mean for our understanding of ancient trade?
It could rewrite what we know, according to Gizmodo.
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