Archaeologists have unearthed the ancient remains of an Egyptian army barracks and the artifacts left there, including a still-shiny bronze sword engraved with the name of King Ramses II in hieroglyphics.

The newfound barracks may have been built partly because the Libyans were becoming a growing threat to ancient Egypt.

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a 3,200-year-old military barracks, filled with artifacts that offer new insights into the reign of Ramesses II. Among the finds is a bronze sword, bearing the pharaoh’s name in hieroglyphs, which likely belonged to a high-ranking officer.