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The system began in the sixth or seventh century AD.

The system began in the sixth or seventh century AD.

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Where it stands

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

What it predicts

  • Directly dated symbol contexts cluster after AD 500.

What would rule it out

  • Several securely dated symbol contexts fall before AD 400.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The system began in the sixth or seventh century AD. [Answer ANS0CQHANXP4WS9]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CQHANXP4WS9
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