Discovery of Ancient Tartessian Alphabet in Spain

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Spanish archaeologists discovered an ancient stone with an alphabet from the Tartessian civilization, believed to be over 3,000 years old, in southwestern Spain. The tablet contains 21 signs that form an ancient alphabet, shedding light on the lost civilization of Tartessos.

Key Points

  • The stone tablet with the ancient alphabet was discovered at the Casas del Turuñuelo in southwestern Spain
  • Experts believe the alphabet contains 27 signs, making it the only complete one known so far
  • The discovery is part of the 'Building Tartessus' project aimed at characterizing Tartessian material culture

Pros

  • Significant archaeological discovery shedding light on the ancient Tartessian civilization
  • Provides insight into the material culture and language of the lost civilization