Phaistos Disc

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Phaistos
gptkbp:art_style geometric patterns
gptkbp:artifacts Disc of Phaistos
gptkbp:challenges difficult to interpret due to lack of context
gptkbp:community_engagement captivated the public imagination
gptkbp:conservation_efforts found in a sealed context
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important for understanding Minoan culture
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced modern interpretations of ancient scripts
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects Minoan society and beliefs
gptkbp:current_use well-preserved
gptkbp:date circa 1700 BC
gptkbp:dimensions 15.75 inches (40 cm) in diameter
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Phaistos
gptkbp:examines scientific analysis used to study it
gptkbp:exhibitions displayed in various museums
gptkbp:first_appearance remains a mystery to this day
gptkbp:historical_context linked to the Bronze Age
gptkbp:historical_significance provides insight into ancient writing systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phaistos Disc
gptkbp:influence inspired various theories in linguistics
gptkbp:inscription unknown symbols
gptkbp:is_similar_to other Minoan artifacts
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of the meaning of symbols is still unknown
gptkbp:language gptkb:Minoan_civilization
undeciphered
gptkbp:legacy remains a symbol of ancient writing
gptkbp:location gptkb:Heraklion_Archaeological_Museum
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:notable_feature two sides with different symbols
gptkbp:research ongoing studies on its meaning
gptkbp:research_interest high
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis subject of much debate among historians
gptkbp:significance one of the earliest examples of writing in Europe
gptkbp:style spiral arrangement of symbols
gptkbp:symbol over 200 symbols
gptkbp:theory various interpretations of symbols
gptkbp:year_created 1908