400-Year-Old Ancient Rock Slab Found in Spain with Alphabet Inscribed on It
Archaeologists in Spain have made a stunning discovery with profound historical implications. In southwest Spain, an ancient rock slab, estimated to be roughly 400 years old, was unearthed. This significant find, predating the famous Rosetta Stone, features inscriptions of an ancient alphabet, shedding light on the mysterious Paleo-Hispanic civilization of Tartessos. The discovery is believed to be connected to the ancient Tartessos civilization, which thrived across the southern Iberian Peninsula over 3,000 years ago. Despite its historical significance, Tartessos is considered a "lost" civilization due to the scarce remnants that have survived through the ages. This rock slab is the third piece of evidence featuring an alphabet inscription from this enigmatic culture, providing a rare glimpse into its written language. The rock slab was found at an archaeological site in Casas del Turuñuelo of the Badajoz province. It is likely to have been chiselled as early a...
