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Carved slate plate from the 6th-5th century BC found in the Tartessian site Casas del Turuñuelo. E. Rodríguez / M. Luque / CSIC

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A 2,500-year-old Slate Tablet Containing Paleo-Hispanic Alphabet Found

15 June 2024

Experts analyzing the symbols on a 2,500-year-old tablet recently discovered in Spain have uncovered a mysterious ancient alphabet. According to...

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Scenes of Warriors from 6th Century BC on a Slate Plaque Discovered at Tartessian Site in Spain

6 June 2024

Archaeologists representing Spain’s National Research Council (CSIC) excavating at the archaeological site of Casas del Turunuelo have uncovered a slate...

A 2,500-year-old Slate Tablet Containing Paleo-Hispanic Alphabet Found

Scenes of Warriors from 6th Century BC on a Slate Plaque Discovered at Tartessian Site in Spain

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