An iron sword known as the ``Serpentine Sword'', which was discovered in an ancient tomb in Nara City and said to be the longest in ancient East Asia with a length of over 2 meters, is being shown to the public for the first time at a museum in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture.
At the Tomio Maruyama Tumulus in Nara City, which is said to have been built in the latter half of the 4th century, an iron sword known as a ``serpentine sword'' measuring over 2 meters and 30 centimeters in length was found, said to be the longest iron sword in ancient East Asia.
The museum attached to the Kashihara Archaeological Research Institute in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture opened to the public on the 30th, and a large number of people gathered at the venue.
The visitors were amazed at the size of the ``Serpentine Sword,'' and as the name suggests, they took a close look at the snake-like shape and took photos, giving them a sense of ancient romance.
An 8-year-old girl who visited with her parents said, ``I wonder how she made such a long sword.''
In addition, a local man in his 50s said, ``Seeing the real thing for the first time gave me a sense of history.I hope that research into swords and ancient tombs will continue and new discoveries will be made.''
"Serpentine Sword" is open to the public until the 7th of next month.