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Discos of Phaistos

Product information "Discos of Phaistos"

For a long time, this writing plate with 45 ancient Cretan characters eluded all attempts to decipher it. Today, many researchers believe that they are mystical formulas from two sanctuaries. Original: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete. Minoan, around 1650 BC, ceramic. Height incl. base 18 cm. Diameter 16 cm.