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15 Ancient Mysteries That Still Baffle Historians

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9. The Phaistos Disc

9. The Phaistos Disc
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Unearthed in Crete, the Phaistos Disc is a circular clay artifact covered with mysterious stamped symbols. Dating to the second millennium BCE, its language and intent remain undeciphered, defying scholars’ best efforts. This strange disc continues to spark debate—was it a prayer, a game, or something else entirely?

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