Does King Arthur's sword exist?

For centuries the sword was assumed to be a fake. but research revealed last week has dated its metal to the twelfth century. Only the hilt, wooden grip and a few inches of the 3ft blade poke from the hill, which still draws pilgrims and tourists to the ruins of the chapel built around it.
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Has King Arthur's sword been found?

A rock-cut sword has been discovered within the river, believed to be the 'royal Excalibur', which was the sword of King Arthur. Archaeologists have found this 14th-century sword in stone in the depths of the Vrbas River in the west of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There are many legends about King Arthur.
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Where is King Arthur's sword?

Excalibur lake, Snowdonia

There are at least three Welsh lakes that claim to contain Arthur's magical sword, Excalibur. The lakes of Llydaw, Dinas and Ogwen are equally beautiful, and they're all close together in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. One of them is bound to be the right one.
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Is Arthur and the Sword in the Stone Real?

While the sword was considered a fake for years, recent studies examined the sword and the hands, and the dating results, as well as the metal and style of the sword, all are consistent with the late 1100s–early 1200s.
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Does Camelot exist?

Although most scholars regard it as being entirely fictional, there are many locations that have been linked with King Arthur's Camelot. Camelot was the name of the place where King Arthur held court and was the location of the famous Round Table.
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The Legendary 'Sword in The Stone' IS REAL



Was Merlin real?

Merlin, also known as Myrddin Wyllt, Merlin Caledonensis, or Merlin Sylvestrus lived from about 540 to August 584. He is a figure from Welsh legend who served as a bard before ending his days as a madman, prophet and mystic in the forests of Tweeddale in the Scottish Borders.
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Is the Excalibur sword real?

For centuries the sword was assumed to be a fake. but research revealed last week has dated its metal to the twelfth century. Only the hilt, wooden grip and a few inches of the 3ft blade poke from the hill, which still draws pilgrims and tourists to the ruins of the chapel built around it.
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Who forged Excalibur?

The Excalibur was made by an Avalonian elf. Later the sword was stolen by his sister and it was the time when the scabbard (sword coverage) was lost. In the battle of Camlann, Arthur was hurt, and he told Bedwyr (Griflet) to return the Excalibur to the lake.
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Who owns Excalibur sword?

In some French works, such as Chrétien's Perceval and the Vulgate Lancelot, Excalibur is wielded also by Gawain, Arthur's nephew and one of his best knights; this is in contrast to most versions, where Excalibur belongs solely to Arthur.
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How much is the real Excalibur sword worth?

Some sporting but anonymous figure on the internet a while back calculated that its total value would exceed $39 million — more specifically, at least $37.3 million in gold and $1.7 million in silver.
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What happens if you pull out Excalibur?

The Disneyland Excalibur pays tribute to “The Sword in the Stone,” a 1963 Disney animated movie. The adaption of the classic fable centers on the legend of Excalibur, a sword with an inscription proclaiming whoever removes it will be the new king.
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Where is Excalibur right now?

Archaeologists find medieval 'Excalibur' sword in Bosnian lake.
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How strong is Excalibur?

Its destructive power widely varies, with Invisible Air showing a power from eighty to ninety and the gold version showing a power of around one thousand.
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What is the most powerful mythical weapon?

1. The Trident of Poseidon. Even if you're unfamiliar with Greek mythology, you would surely still associate the trident with the sea. The representative weapon of Poseidon, the Greek God of the Seas, the trident was forged by cyclopes and described as able to control and create all forms of water.
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How did King Arthur's sword get in the stone?

Sometime after, while on horseback, he wandered to a hilltop much like the one he had seen in this dream. He was so struck that by the sight that he decided to plant a cross. However, without a cross or any wood handy, he unsheathed his sword plunged it into a stone, where it has remained ever since.
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What is King Arthur's magic sword called?

Excalibur, in Arthurian legend, King Arthur's sword. As a boy, Arthur alone was able to draw the sword out of a stone in which it had been magically fixed.
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Does King Arthur Round Table exist?

King Arthur's Round Table is a Neolithic henge in the village of Eamont Bridge in the English county of Cumbria, around 2 kilometres (1 mi) south east of Penrith. It is 400 metres from Mayburgh Henge. The site is free to visitors and is under the control of English Heritage.
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Was there a real King Arthur and Merlin?

But was King Arthur actually a real person, or simply a hero of Celtic mythology? Though debate has gone on for centuries, historians have been unable to confirm that Arthur really existed.
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Has anyone ever pulled the sword from the stone?

A seemingly docile section of the Disneyland park, The Sword in the Sword display caused quite a stir when it was revealed the magical sword was absent. According to WDWNT News, a Disneyland guest has actually pulled the sword from its place in the stone.
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Where is Merlin buried?

He is popularly said to be buried in the magical forest of Brocéliande.
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How true is the story of King Arthur?

Some people do believe that King Arthur could have been a real person, but despite the occasional news story about an archaeological discovery that may provide clues, experts on Arthurian legend tell TIME that there is no evidence — no primary source from the time — to confirm that King Arthur was ever a real person.
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Where is Camelot located today?

A retired Bangor University English Literature Professor has revealed what he believes to be the location of Arthur's Camelot- and it turns out to be a small Roman fort at Slack, outside Huddersfield. (Updated 20.12. 16). In Roman times, the fort was called Camulodunum, which means "the fort of the god Camul".
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