Archaeologists in Tamil Nadu have unearthed an 8ft iron spear, the longest from India's Iron Age, from Thirumalapuram. Found ...

Archaeologists in Tamil Nadu have uncovered an 8ft-long iron spear dating back to 3,345 BCE, the longest Iron Age weapon found in India, discovered alongside gold objects in an ancient burial site.

The length and design of the spear suggest it may have been a customised ceremonial piece, possibly reflecting the social status of the person buried in the urn ...

The discovery was made in Tamil Nadu, at an Iron Age burial site in Thirumalapuram near Tuticorin. Dating back to 3,345 BCE, the weapon is now considered the longest Iron Age iron spear ever found in ...

The Treasure of Villena has been studied for decades and mostly admired for its gold. Found near Alicante in 1963, the hoard contains dozens of finely.

Archaeologists have discovered an 8ft-long iron spear dating back to 3,345 BCE. It is the longest Iron Age weapon discovered ...

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The Times of India reports that a well-preserved, eight-foot iron spear dated to some 5,300 years ago has been found in a burial at the site of Thirumalapuram, which is located in India’s southernmost ...

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