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A Roman bronze dodecahedron
A Roman bronze dodecahedron. Photo: User:Itub / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

12 Jan 2023 · Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Roman dodecahedron found at Norton Disney

A rare intact bronze dodecahedron was found by a community group. Its purpose remains unknown (candle holder, calendar, ritual?).

Why it matters: It is a classic “mystery object” of antiquity.

out-of-place artefacts

Source: Roman dodecahedron (Wikipedia) ↗