The secrets of the sky disk: a treasure of the Bronze Age in Nebra!

The secrets of the sky disk: a treasure of the Bronze Age in Nebra!

Nebra, Deutschland - The Himmels disc from Nebra, a remarkable treasure from the Bronze Age, continues to move to the Burgenlandkreis. Discovered by predatory graves on July 4, 1999 on the Mittelberg, in its earliest form it shows the full moon, the sun, the sickle moon and the Siebenstirn. This unique bronze plate, which is made of copper and golden applications and has a diameter of 32 cm, is considered the oldest known representation of the cosmos and is a real testimony to human history. The disc was probably forged over 3700 years ago and represents an important astronomical calendar that imparts knowledge of the course of the stars. [NWZ Online] (https://www.nwzonline.de/reisen/himmelsbelle-in-nebra-historische-funde-und-moderne--im-Burgenland-Bronzezeit-Bronzezeit-In-Deutschland-Himmahlsfe- und Raubgraeberges-in-nebra_a_a_a_16500493.html) Location exactly on the coordinates 51 ° 17’02.5 ″ N 11 ° 31’11.6 ″ E.

The sky disc not only shows astronomical phenomena, but also brought in religious symbols. At a time when written records did not yet exist, she combined astronomical knowledge with religious ideas. This connection is seen as a kind of high culture that blossomed in Central Europe at that time. According to UNESCO, the traditional switching rules on the disc are about the comparison of the different length of the lunar and sun-a knowledge that has only been recorded in writing for centuries later.

a cultural heritage

The sky disk is not only a cultural object, but was included in the world documents in 2013. The original is kept in the State Museum of Halle in Halle, while a modern visitor center, the Nebra Arche, has been educating about the importance of the disc and the earlier Bronze Age since 2007. Here visitors can enjoy multimedia exhibitions and learn more about the complex aspects of the find. It is a place where interactive experiences bring the historical context alive.

Another interesting aspect is the history of the disc. After the theft by predatory graves in 1999, in which other objects such as bronze scales and hatchets were also found, it took until 2002 for the sky disk to be rediscovered. The predatory graves, which were to be rewarded for their find, finally received probation penalties after they had offered partly for over a million DM in Berlin and Munich. The disc itself has an insurance value of an estimated 100 million euros, which underlines its invaluable historical value.

a place full of history

near Nebra is Lützen, a city known for the Battle of the Thirty Years' War, which took place on November 6, 1632. Here a mass grave with 47 fallen from this battle was discovered. The new museum Lützen in 1632 illuminated the results of archaeological studies and the biographies of the dead of this tragic discussion. Interestingly, the museum lies on the same length as the Nebra ark, which emphasizes the cultural and historical connection between the two sites.

The sky disk remains a fascinating study object for archaeologists and scientists. Their complexity and the multitude of interpretations of the symbols shown on them are still a topic of intensive discussions. The attraction for history-interested, astronomy lovers and cultural fans-the Nebra sky disk is a window in the past that teaches us a lot about the knowledge and creativity of our ancestors. Promote your knowledge and visit the Nebra Arche or the Museum in Lützen to get an idea of ​​these impressive contemporary witnesses. You can also find more details on the sky disk here.