More than 100 such ancient artifacts have been found throughout Europe, but nobody knows what they are
  • A Roman dodecahedron, a mysterious 12-sided metal object, was discovered in the village of Norton Disney in England.
  • The artifact is in excellent condition and is larger than many other dodecahedrons that have been found.
  • The purpose of these objects remains unclear, but theories suggest they may have been used for ritualistic or religious purposes.
  • Deceptichum@kbin.social
    2·
    10 months ago

    Wouldn’t they melt them down to make something more useful once it was complete and their skills proven?

    • holycrap@lemm.ee
      10·
      10 months ago

      If the craftsmanship theory is correct they would probably put them on display to advertise their business.

    • hex_m_hell@slrpnk.net
      3·
      10 months ago

      Machinists will often have a tuner’s cube on their desk. It does have a bit of the same feel.

      • Deceptichum@kbin.social
        2·
        10 months ago

        We’re also in the 21st century, with an abundance of wealth and material possessions the past could only imagine. We can afford lots of useless shit laying around.

        I’ve always leant towards the gloves theory myself.

        • hex_m_hell@slrpnk.net
          3·
          10 months ago

          If it’s a display of skill then it’s an advertisement, which is useful. Then again, I’m not an archaeologist or historian, and even if I was apparently I’d still have no clue.

          • Deceptichum@kbin.social
            2·
            10 months ago

            True but who are you going to advertise to? A village would be lucky to have a smith at all, and travel was dangerous so you’re not going to go shopping for someone else. Especially not in the backwater edges of the Roman Empire/Britain.