British Bronze Age sickle unearthed in Lower Seine Valley

British Bronze Age sickle unearthed in Lower Seine Valley

Archaeologists from the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) have announced the discovery of a Bronze Age sickle in France’s Lower Seine Valley. According to experts, the sickly has origins in the British Isles and dates to around 1200–600 BC during the Late Bronze Age. Made of copper alloy and in near-complete condition, the sickle has worn marks along the curved edge consistent with repeated cutting. Its socket inc…