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4000-Year-Old Phaistos Disk Decoded
Clapaway ^ | October 28, 2014

Posted on 10/29/2014 3:28:53 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster

4000-Year-Old Phaistos Disk Decoded

October 28, 2014

Scientists have been trying to decipher the mysterious “Phaistos Disk” markings ever since the clay disk from the Second Millenium B.C. was first discovered in 1908 on the Greek island of Crete. And it seems like they’ve finally cracked the code.

At 4,000 years old, the relic dates back to the Minoan civilization and features an inscription that boasts a mysterious language, with symbols on both sides in a spiral configuration, which can be read inward from the outside rim.

Researchers have been studying the puzzling artifact since its discovery, and now Dr. Gareth Owens, of the Technological Educational Institute of Crete, says he has solved the century-old enigma. Or at least part of it.

(Excerpt) Read more at clapway.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; History; Religion
KEYWORDS: crete; epigraphyandlanguage; garethowens; godsgravesglyphs; minoan; minoancivilization; minoans; phaistosdisc; phaistosdisk
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To: TigerLikesRooster

BS. It’s a gameboard.


21 posted on 10/29/2014 5:23:56 AM PDT by arthurus
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To: TigerLikesRooster

“Scientists have been trying to decipher the mysterious “Phaistos Disk” markings ever since the clay disk from the Second Millenium B.C. was first discovered in 1908 on the Greek island of Crete. And it seems like they’ve finally cracked the code.”

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22 posted on 10/29/2014 5:26:16 AM PDT by Valin (I'm not completely worthless. I can be used as a bad example.)
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To: mcmuffin
Those idiots reelect Obama.

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23 posted on 10/29/2014 5:41:36 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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To: Flick Lives
Lois Lerner hard drive found!

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24 posted on 10/29/2014 5:46:18 AM PDT by PistolPaknMama
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To: arthurus

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25 posted on 10/29/2014 6:01:12 AM PDT by Colehill1999
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To: TigerLikesRooster

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26 posted on 10/29/2014 6:02:03 AM PDT by bait4719
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To: justlittleoleme
it reads “Be sure to drink your ovaltine”

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27 posted on 10/29/2014 6:28:52 AM PDT by YourAdHere (I just took a big Obama.)
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To: tnlibertarian

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28 posted on 10/29/2014 6:56:40 AM PDT by ExTxMarine (PRAYER: It's the only HOPE for real CHANGE in America!)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

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29 posted on 10/29/2014 8:10:07 AM PDT by zoso82t
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To: TigerLikesRooster

The Walrus is Paul.


30 posted on 10/29/2014 8:34:19 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: TigerLikesRooster; GeronL; SunkenCiv; Slings and Arrows

Obviously it did not contain any IRS files.


31 posted on 10/29/2014 9:31:41 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Hey Obama: If Islamic State is not Islamic, then why did you give Osama Bin Laden a muslim funeral?)
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To: Colehill1999

It is a classic maze game and ancestor to other games of cultural significance and long histories.


32 posted on 10/29/2014 10:13:19 AM PDT by arthurus
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To: Georgia Girl 2
The chair is against the wall.

The chair is against the wall.

33 posted on 10/29/2014 11:36:05 AM PDT by T-Bone Texan (The time is now to form up into leaderless cells of 5 men or less.)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

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34 posted on 10/29/2014 2:45:54 PM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: Georgia Girl 2
The Walrus is Paul.

You forgot to read the fine print.

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35 posted on 10/29/2014 3:12:25 PM PDT by Focault's Pendulum (I live in NJ....' Nuff said!)
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To: camle

I am the walrus goo goo ga joob


36 posted on 10/29/2014 5:16:45 PM PDT by ronnie raygun
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To: ronnie raygun

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To: TigerLikesRooster
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38 posted on 10/29/2014 5:29:25 PM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: Focault's Pendulum

LOL!


39 posted on 10/29/2014 5:45:46 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: a fool in paradise
Thanks a fool in paradise. TED talk? Not solved. Earlier on Mystery of 4,000-year-old ‘CD-ROM’ is solved.


40 posted on 10/31/2014 12:01:20 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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