Never-before-seen alphabet of lost civilisation unearthed in Spain

[Judi Lynn]

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It’s hard to imagine that an entire civilisation can be swallowed by the sands of time. After all, think of what it would be like if our own disappeared one day practically without a trace. And yet, experts dedicate their careers to uncovering clues about the communities and populations of our distant past.

Now, archaeologists in Spain have unearthed an ancient rock slab inscribed with a complete alphabet which they believe belonged to the “lost” civilisation of Tartessos. The Tartessos were an ancient people that first settled in the Iberian peninsula around the eighth century BC and were known for their elaborate writing system, Live Science notes.

By the fourth century BC, they mysteriously vanished, and are now considered a lost society owing to the scarcity of artefacts they left behind. This is why the discovery of the eight-inch rock is so significant.

The slab dates back as early as 600 BC, making it some 400 years older than Egypt’s iconic Rosetta Stone, and is only the third piece of evidence that the Tartessos people had their own alphabet, Fox News reports.

More:
https://www.indy100.com/science-tech/tartessos-ancient-civilization-stone

[Judi Lynn]

1. Archaeology breakthrough: Evidence of a 'lost' civilisation discovered with unearthed 2,600-year-old alphabetic tablet

By Holly Bishop
Published: 17/06/2024 - 19:49

The Tartessos people mysteriously vanished from the face of the earth in the fourth century BC

Archaeologists in Spain have discovered a 2,600-year-old tablet inscribed with an alphabet of 21 symbols.

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) made the discovery during excavations at Casas del Turuñuelo, a dig site that is believed to have been a temple for the lost Tartessos people.

The Paleo-Hispanic society was an ancient civilization known for its elaborate writing system that first settled in the Iberian peninsula around the eighth century BC.

Often compared to the mythical city of gold, El Dorado, and the lost city of Atlantis, the Tartessos people mysteriously vanished by the fourth century BC.

More:
https://www.gbnews.com/science/archaeology-breakthrough-evidence-lost-civilisation-discovered-alphabetic-tablet-spain

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2. ty for posting

very fascinating and archaeology keeps adding layers to our
story of humanity.

[Judi Lynn]

3. There's so much more ahead to uncover. It'll be quicker continually now, as technology is rapidly improving. Can't wait!

Et tu. thank you!

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