Misterul din apele Dunării. O tonă de fier preistoric, suficientă pentru 500 de săbii, găsită întâmplător în Austria

A significant discovery of ancient iron bars, weighing one ton, was made in the Danube River in Austria. Archaeologists believe these bars, dating back over 2,200 years, originated from a commercial shipwreck from the Iron Age. The find includes 540 iron pieces, enough to produce 500 swords, and represents the largest known deposit of prehistoric iron bars in Europe. Researchers are investigating the origins and intended use of the iron, with possibilities including trade for slaves or silver. Further studies will determine the sources of the iron and whether it came from a single location or multiple sites.