The Phaistos Disc, Minoan Civilization, Crete – Greece (2nd Millennium BC)

Discovered in 1908 by Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier at the Minoan palace of Phaistos, this clay disc remains one of the greatest enigmas of the ancient world .

It features 241 stamped symbols arranged in 45 spiraling groups across both sides, forming a unique script that has never been deciphered.

Now housed in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum , the Phaistos Disc continues to intrigue scholars and captivate imaginations, symbolizing the enduring mystery of Minoan civilization .