A group of amateur archaeologists in England have made a remarkable discovery, unearthing one of the largest Roman dodecahedra ever found. This 12-sided object, measuring about 8 centimeters in diameter, has 12 holes of different sizes and is considered one of the great enigmas of archaeology.
The artifact, found in Lincolnshire by the Norton Disney History and Archeology Group, will be on display at the Lincoln Museum from May 4 to early September. Andrea Martin, head of exhibitions and interpretations at the museum, expressed excitement about the dodecahedron joining their collection.
While experts are still unsure of the exact purpose of these objects, Richard Parker, secretary of the Norton Disney group, believes it may have been a religious or ritual object due to its pristine condition and lack of wear. The group plans to conduct further excavations to uncover more clues about the dodecahedron’s significance.
The discovery of this rare Roman artifact has sparked interest in solving the mystery surrounding its use, shedding light on a potentially complex story from ancient times.