• A Roman dodecahedron, a mysterious 12-sided metal object, was discovered in the village of Norton Disney in England.
  • The artifact is in excellent condition and is larger than many other dodecahedrons that have been found.
  • The purpose of these objects remains unclear, but theories suggest they may have been used for ritualistic or religious purposes.
  • xor
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    10 months ago

    they’ve been found in coin hordes and the like… they were definitely more valuable than that

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      10 months ago

      An item that only the absolute best blacksmiths or metalworkers could make.

      Sounds valuable.