The tablet - found with artifacts from a wealthy but mysterious lost civilization tied to Atlantis - may be evidence of a new, Paleo-Hispanic southern alphabet, experts said
READ MORE: Scientists rebuild face ofA 2,400-year-old tablet unearthed in Spain appears to be inscribed with an alphabetic sequence of 21 signs, predating the famous Rosetta Stone by 400 years.
A 2,400-year-old tablet unearthed in Spain appears to be inscribed with an alphabetic sequence of 21 signs, predating the famous Rosetta Stone by 400 years. Above an effort to extrapolate the missing pieces of the alphabet on this newly discovered tablet Read More The ruins that could prove the Bible was TRUE: Stretch of wall in ancient Jerusalem vindicates the holy book's account, archaeologists claim The Tartessian culture — sometimes compared to the mythical city of gold, 'El Dorado,' and occasionally discussed alongside accounts of mythical Atlantis — is believed to have thrived from the 9th to 6th centuries B.C.
Excavations at Casas del Turuñuelo - where the tablet was found - have been underway for at least six years, according to CSIC officials 'This alphabet has 27 signs and is the only complete one we knew of to date. Another was found at the excavation of Villasviejas del Tamuja but it is very fragmented, it only has some central signs,' Ferrer i Jané said in a CSIC statement.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Evidence of a 'lost' civilization discovered in Spain with an alphabetic tablet that is 400 years...The tablet - found with artifacts from a wealthy but mysterious lost civilization tied to Atlantis - may be evidence of a new, Paleo-Hispanic southern alphabet, experts said
Read more »
Corbyn plotting to defeat Labour with army of 400 left-wing activists a dayThe former Labour leader believes he is 'neck and neck' with his old party in Islington North
Read more »
Woman spent 10 months making 400 gifts for LiverpoolZuzia spent hours making everything by hand
Read more »
More than 400 climate experts call on political leaders to pledge 'ambitious' actionIn an open letter, experts said a 'failure to tackle climate change' is making the UK 'dangerous' and 'insecure.'
Read more »
Key races to watch as 400 million vote in European electionsBallots are being held to elect MEPs in 27 countries.
Read more »
Key races to watch as 400 million vote in European electionsBallots are being held to elect MEPs in 27 countries.
Read more »