The Phaistos Disc

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkbp:art_style geometric and abstract designs
gptkbp:artifacts Disc of Tylissos
gptkbp:challenges difficult to decipher
gptkbp:condition well-preserved
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Greek cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced modern interpretations of ancient scripts
gptkbp:cultural_significance important for understanding Minoan culture
gptkbp:diameter 15.75 cm
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Phaistos
gptkbp:discovery found in a Minoan palace
gptkbp:discovery_year 1908
gptkbp:exam_topics subject to various scientific analyses
gptkbp:exhibition_history featured in numerous exhibitions worldwide
gptkbp:exhibitions displayed in various museums
gptkbp:first_appearance remains an enigma in archaeology
gptkbp:function possible religious or ceremonial use
gptkbp:has_culture gptkb:Minoan_civilization
gptkbp:historical_context reflects Minoan society and culture
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a subject of fascination and study
gptkbp:historical_significance provides insight into ancient writing systems
key to understanding Minoan writing systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Phaistos Disc
gptkbp:influence inspired various theories of writing origins
gptkbp:inscription unknown script
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Luigi_Pernier
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of theories about its purpose vary
gptkbp:language unknown language
gptkbp:location gptkb:Heraklion_Archaeological_Museum
gptkb:Crete,_Greece
gptkbp:material gptkb:clay
gptkbp:notable_features unique symbols and layout
gptkbp:notable_work one of the most important archaeological finds in Crete
gptkbp:preservation_efforts housed in climate-controlled conditions
gptkbp:public_interest attracts tourists and researchers alike
gptkbp:reproduction many replicas exist
gptkbp:research ongoing studies and debates
gptkbp:research_interest high among linguists and archaeologists
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis debated among historians and linguists
gptkbp:significance one of the earliest examples of writing
gptkbp:style spiral arrangement of symbols
gptkbp:symbol_count 241 symbols
gptkbp:symbol_types includes pictograms and ideograms
gptkbp:theory various interpretations exist
gptkbp:weight 0.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Archaeological_Museum_of_Heraklion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7