Rare Roman swords from 2nd century discovered in Dead Sea cave, likely hidden by Jewish rebels

Four remarkably preserved Roman swords and a pilum were discovered in a remote cave near the Dead Sea in Israel.
The swords were found with wooden and leather scabbards and are believed to be about 1,900 years old.
Researchers theorize the weapons were hidden in the cave by Jewish rebels during the Bar Kokhba revolt against Roman rule in 132-135 CE.
The swords are identified as Roman spatha swords, providing insights into weaponry used by the Roman army at that time.
The swords' pristine condition is attributed to the cave's climate, which also preserved the Dead Sea Scrolls found nearby.