How did they make it? New insights into the production of the Nebra Sky Disc

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Scientists Discover How the Legendary Nebra Disc Was Made

Scientists reveal the complex forging techniques used 3,600 years ago to craft this iconic artifact. Frank Vincentz / Public Domain In 1999, an ancient bronze disc with golden patterns was found by chance in Nebra, Germany. Known today as the Nebra Sky Disc, it is 12 inches (30 cm) wide and more than 3,600 years old. Experts believe it is the oldest known image of the night sky. The disc has been studied for years and is listed in UNESCO’s “Memo…

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Study uncovers the secrets of the Nebra Sky Disk

A new study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, has revealed new insights into the sophisticated techniques used to craft the Nebra Sky Disk. The Nebra Sky Disk is a 3,600-year-old artefact first discovered in 1999 on the Mittelberg hill near Nebra in Germany. The discovery was made by Henry Westphal and Mario Renner while they were treasure-hunting illegally with a metal detector. At the time, the pair found the disc alongside two bro…

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How did they make it? New insights into the production of the Nebra Sky Disc

The Nebra Sky Disc, which is more than 3,600 years old, is a unique find of international standing and has been part of the UNESCO "Memory of the World" register since 2013. It can be considered one of the best-researched archaeological objects, but the question of the manufacturing process of the object has not yet been completely clarified.

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The Nebra Sky Disk is the oldest concrete representation of astronomical phenomena. Until now, it was not known how it was created more than 3,600 years ago. A research team has successfully investigated this question and discovered some surprises.

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It was discovered by grave robbers and later rescued from the clutches of fences: The Nebra Sky Disk is one of the most important archaeological finds in the country. It is now clear how it was made.

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New Study Reveals Ancient Secrets of the Nebra Sky Disc

The Bronze Age artifact, which was discovered in Germany in 1999, is the oldest known depiction of the cosmos.