Ancient Tartessian Stone Tablet with Alphabet and Battle Scenes Unearthed in Spain

Archaeologists discover a 2,500-year-old slate featuring a rare Paleo-Hispanic script and carvings of warriors, offering new insights into the 'lost' civilization of Tartessos.

• The stone was found at Casas del Turuñuelo, an ancient Tartessian site in southwestern Spain.
• The tablet measures nearly 8 inches and dates back to around 600 B.C., predating the Rosetta Stone by 400 years.
• It contains 21 signs of a Paleo-Hispanic alphabet, with potential for up to 32 signs if complete.
• Engravings depict three warriors in battle, likely part of an artisanal drawing exercise.
• The discovery adds valuable information about Tartessian language, culture, and artisanal practices.

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