Relics of battles: 1,300-year-old weapons restored in Topkapı Museum

More than 33,000 weapons, armor and relics are being meticulously cared for by the Topkapı Palace Museum, hosting artifacts dating back up to 1,300 years.

A variety of axes are on display at the museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Oct. 14, 2021.

A shield is carefully restored in the facilities of the Topkapı Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Oct. 14, 2021.

One of the swords that was recently restored is now back on display.

Handle details of a sword shows intricate details.

Swords and their sheaths are on display in the museum.

A sword and its sheath after undergoing careful restoration.

Visitors look at a wide array of axes, swords and other weapons, Oct. 14, 2021.

A staff member carefully works on a shied.

Muskets with an assortment of intricate stocks on display.

Pieces of an armor set seen in the museum.

A few zweihanders of Hungarian origin dating back to the 14th century show their might in the museum.

A wide celection of weapons on display.

A staff member carefully holds one of the restored swords.

Chainmail details seen on an armor piece.

A helmet and matching shield are on display in the museum.