Archaeologists excavating the Nuragic complex of Ruinas in Sardinia have identified an unusual find far from its cultural homeland: an ancient Phoenician scarab seal carved from steatite. The object was uncovered in the mountainous heart of Sardinia, a region better known for fortified Nuragic towers than for foreign luxury goods.In the photos the object looks like it is fresh out of the ground. It is currently being conserved.[...]
Once conservation is complete, specialists will study the finely cut hieroglyphic symbols in detail. The inscription may preserve a personal name, a religious phrase, or a marker of power.
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