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The Phaistos Disc (1/2)
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The Phaistos Disc (1/2)
The Phaistos Disc (also spelled Phaistos Disk, Phaestos Disc) is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete, possibly dating to the middle or late Minoan Bronze Age (second millennium BC). The disk is about 15 cm (5.9 in) in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. The Phaistos Disc was discovered in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos, near Hagia Triada, on the south coast of Crete. Date: circa 2500 BC
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Alphabet Bronze Civilisation Clay Code Cretan Crete Disc Disk Fired Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphs Millennium Minoan Mystery Pictograms Spiral Stamped Symbols System Phaestos Syllabary
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This print showcases the enigmatic Phaistos Disc, a remarkable artifact from the ancient Minoan civilization of Crete. Dating back to around 2500 BC, this fired clay disk is adorned with a complex spiral of stamped symbols that have puzzled archaeologists and historians for centuries.
Measuring approximately 15 cm in diameter, the Phaistos Disc is covered on both sides with a series of mysterious pictograms that some believe may represent an early form of writing or communication system. The intricate hieroglyphic-like symbols have sparked debates about whether they constitute a code, syllabary, alphabet, or even a form of logography.
Discovered at the palace-site of Phaistos near Hagia Triada on the southern coast of Crete, this ancient relic offers a tantalizing glimpse into the sophisticated culture and language of the Minoans. Despite numerous attempts to decipher its meaning, the true significance of the Phaistos Disc remains shrouded in mystery.
As you gaze upon this mesmerizing image captured by Grenville Collins for Mary Evans Prints Online, let your imagination soar as you contemplate the secrets hidden within this extraordinary archaeological find. The Phaistos Disc continues to intrigue and inspire curiosity about our shared human history and the evolution of written communication.
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