Phaistos Disc: 45 distinct symbols, 242 total occurrences analyzed. The disc contains 45 distinct signs occurring 242 times total 123 symbols on one side, 119 on the other Symbol #2 (plumed head) is most frequent at 19 occurrences, 14 on one side
45 distinct symbols appearing 242 times! The Phaistos Disc has 123 symbols on side A, 119 on side B. Symbol #2 (plumed head) is most frequent at 19 occurrences, 14 on side A. Small lines incised with a stylus split symbols in specific patterns. Symbols have been numbered, named, counted and analyzed since discovery.
Key Facts
- The disc contains 45 distinct signs occurring 242 times total
- 123 symbols on one side, 119 on the other
- Symbol #2 (plumed head) is most frequent at 19 occurrences, 14 on one side
- Small lines incised with a stylus split symbols in specific patterns
- Symbols have been numbered, named, counted and analyzed since discovery
- Minoan writing evolved from Linear A to Linear B to Cretan Hieroglyphs
- Each known Minoan writing style differs from Phaistos Disc symbols
- No other Minoan object with all the same symbols has been found
Related site: Phaistos — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Ancient Mystery Solved? NEW Explanation for the Phaistos Disc by Ancient Architects