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The Phaistos Disc: An Unsolved Mystery at the Heart of Minoan Civilization

The Phaistos Disc: An Unsolved Mystery at the Heart of Minoan Civilization

Discovered over a century ago in the ruins of a Bronze Age palace on the island of Crete, the Phaistos Disc remains one of archaeology’s most intriguing enigmas. Etched with strange symbols arranged in a spiraling sequence, this small clay object continues to captivate researchers and enthusiasts alike with the promise of a lost language,

Demeter figurines were found in the ancient city of Aigai, the land of goats

Demeter figurines were found in the ancient city of Aigai, the land of goats

During the excavation works at Aigai Ancient City, which derives its name from the Greek word ‘αίγα’ meaning goat, two statuettes depicting Demeter, known in Greek mythology as the goddess of earth and fertility, along with fragments of an embossed vase, were found in a cistern. Aigai is located near the Köseler neighborhood of Yunt