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Answer · Nebra Sky Disc

The disc is a modern forgery.

The disc is a modern forgery.

DisputedAnswers 1 questionPublished0

Where it stands

DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Modern alloy, artificial patina, no long-term burial signal at the findspot.

What would rule it out

  • Natural patina, lead-210 depletion and long-term metal migration into the soil under the findspot.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

Most likelyThe disc was made in the Early Bronze Age, perhaps 1800 to 1700 BC, used and altered for generations, and…

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). The disc is a modern forgery. [Answer ANS0D2SBBSC10GK]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D2SBBSC10GK
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