Russian Hiker Discovers Rare Ancient Sword With Jade Crossguard

A man walking through the mountains of Bashkortostan discovered a rare ancient iron sword with a jade crossguard partially buried in the ground, Rodina reports. Rare Iron Age Sword Found Near Bashkir Mountain The artifact was discovered by a 34-year-old resident of the village of Verkhniye Kigi near the foothills of Mount Kazhigirtau. During his walk, the man noticed a strange metallic object protruding from the soil and decided to pull it out. The item later turned out to be an iron sword dating back to the Early Iron Age.