11th-Century Combat Knife Unearthed in Lithuania | Real Archaeological Moment

Описание: 11th-Century Combat Knife Unearthed in Lithuania | Real Archaeological Moment

In this 5-minute documentary, we take you to an active archaeological field expedition in Lithuania, where volunteer archaeologists uncover a remarkable artifact — an 11th-century combat knife.

Filmed in real time, this video captures the exact moment the blade is carefully lifted from the trench and exposed to daylight for the first time in nearly a thousand years.

There is no reenactment.
No staged reconstruction.
Only patient fieldwork, trained eyes, and the quiet intensity that precedes discovery.

The knife likely belonged to a Baltic warrior — possibly connected to the Semigallian cultural sphere that once inhabited this region. Objects like this were not merely tools; they symbolized protection, identity, and readiness for conflict in a turbulent medieval landscape.

During the expedition, you will see:

• The excavation process in an open field
• The careful exposure and documentation of the find
• The emotional reaction of volunteer archaeologists
• First impressions and preliminary interpretation
• The historical context of 11th-century Baltic warfare

Every artifact recovered from Lithuanian soil deepens our understanding of the Baltic tribes and their role in early medieval Northern Europe.

This discovery reminds us that history is not distant. It is beneath our feet — waiting.

📍 Filmed in Lithuania
Akmenė History Museum – Field Research Program

All expedition participants sign written consent confirming that filming, photography, and public sharing of the material is permitted.


Baltic archaeology, 11th century knife, medieval Lithuania, Semigallians, archaeological excavation, real archaeology, Baltic warriors, history unearthed

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