Malia Bronze Dagger is one of the first tools manufactured by man. The dagger was found in Malia Minoan Palace.
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| Type | Ancient Artefact |
| Dating | 1800 BC – 1700 BC |
| Other Names | Minoan Dagger from Malia |
| Where is displayed | Heraklion Archeological Museum, Crete, Greece, Europe |
Malia Bronze Dagger
Malia Bronze Dagger with Gold Hilt was dated between 1800 BC and 1700 BC and is exposed in Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
The dagger was found in Malia Minoan Palace.
One of the first weapons manufactured by man was the dagger. The daggers were used for hunting and defense purposes.
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