Archaeologists in Hungary have made an extraordinary discovery that promises to reshape our understanding of early medieval warfare and social hierarchies. A rare Avar-era saber has been unearthed near Székesfehérvár, marking the first such find in Fejér County in over four decades. The remarkable discovery emerged through cutting-edge satellite archaeology techniques, demonstrating how modern technology is revolutionizing ancient history exploration.
The excavation forms part of the groundbreaking “Cemeteries from Space” program, a collaborative effort between the Hungarian National Museum and the King Stephen Museum. This innovative approach uses satellite imagery to detect buried archaeological sites by analyzing crop growth patterns, where disturbed soil from ancient grave digging creates distinctive vegetation signatures visible from orbit.
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