13/11/2025
in 2007, archaeologists discovered a 5,000-year-old crystal dagger in a tomb near Seville, Spain. Crafted from rock crystal, the dagger measures approximately 22 centimeters long and features an ivory hilt and sheath.
The tomb, believed to belong to elite members of Copper Age society, contained 25 individuals. Various grave goods were found alongside the remains, including intricately decorated shrouds, amber beads, ivory objects, and fragments of gold blades, highlighting the high status of the interred.
The crystal dagger, along with other crystal artifacts found in the tomb, suggests a significant symbolic or ritualistic importance, reflecting the sophisticated social and cultural practices of Copper Age societies in the Iberian Peninsula. See less
