In a remarkable find of ancient military technology‚ a team of cantonal archaeologists in Kyburg‚ Switzerland‚ has unearthed a completely preserved armored gauntlet dating back to the 14th century. The find was made during excavations southeast of Kyburg Castle‚ in what appears to have been a medieval weaving cellar that burned down in the same era. So what was it doing there? It is believed there must have been a forging carried out in the proximity of the cellar‚ as over 50 well-preserved metal objects‚ including tools like hammers‚ tweezers‚ pliers‚ and keys‚ as well as knives and bullet points were also found. Among these artifacts‚ the fully intact gauntlet stands out as a particularly sensational discovery. Remarkably‚ it is accompanied by fragments of its counterpart for the other hand. Archaeologists Unearth a Medieval Skeleton with a Prosthetic Hand 13th Century Cat and Goat Hide Shop Excavated in England A Rare Medieval Gauntlet Example The significance of this find cannot be overstated‚ as gauntlets from the 14th century are extremely rare‚ especially those with detailed designs and decorations. Prior to this‚ only five other gauntlets from this period had been discovered in archaeological digs across Switzerland‚ none of which were as well-preserved as the Kyburg gauntlet. This gauntlet is a four-fold finger glove for the right hand‚ with iron plates arranged in a scale-like fashion and connected by side rivets. The intricate craftsmanship is evident in the way the metal components were riveted onto a leather or textile base‚ which was then sewn onto a textile finger glove. Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory &; ArchaeologyRead Later