The discovery of the Star Disk is an extraordinary tale of how a small metal disc is rewriting the epic story of how civilization first came to Europe, 3600 years ago. The tale begins with a group of grave robbers who unknowingly stumbled upon the find of a lifetime while looting a Bronze Age tomb in Germany. They then contacted archaeologist Harald Meller, offering to sell the small bronze disc of exquisite design for £300,000. Meller embarked on a mission to retrieve the disc, and after a police sting, he was able to secure it.
Upon examination, the disc was found to depict the sun, the moon, and the stars, suggesting an understanding of the heavens that surpassed that of the first great civilizations, such as Egypt. The disc was determined to be genuine after exhaustive tests, and a team of experts set out to uncover its true meaning.
What emerged was a true marvel – the Star Disk is not just any ordinary artifact, it is a Bronze Age Bible that combines an advanced understanding of the stars with some of the most sophisticated religious imagery of the age. In terms of both intellectual achievement and age, it surpasses anything yet found in Egypt or Greece. It seems that civilization had already dawned in Europe, much earlier than previously thought.
The Star Disk is a testament to the incredible ingenuity and sophistication of our ancestors and serves as a reminder of the boundless potential of human achievement. It is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the past and the evolution of human civilization.
