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
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      10 months ago

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

      • hex_m_hell@slrpnk.net
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        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
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          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
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            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.

    • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      As an apprentice blacksmith, yeah. I would have difficulty attempting to make that thing out of bronze, and would definitely learn more about smithing than I do now, just making the thing.