Welcome Gatekeeper,

Below is a list of ancient artefacts that have inspired the initial phase of Gateway.

The Rosetta Stone

The Rosetta Stone is a large, inscribed stone slab that was discovered in Egypt in 1799. It contains the same text in three different scripts: ancient Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and a script called Demotic. This allowed scholars to decipher the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphs for the first time, providing valuable insights into ancient Egyptian language and culture.

The Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera Mechanism is an ancient Greek astronomical device that was discovered in 1901 in the Antikythera shipwreck. It is considered the world's oldest known example of a geared mechanism and was used to track the movements of the sun, moon, and planets. The device has been described as a "mechanical computer" and is considered a remarkable example of ancient Greek engineering and technology.

The Pyramidion of the Black Pyramid of Mashur

The Pyramidion of the Black Pyramid of Mashur is a small, pyramid-shaped capstone that once sat atop the Black Pyramid of Mashur, an ancient Egyptian pyramid built during the reign of pharaoh Amenemhat III. It is made of black granite and is intricately carved with hieroglyphs and images of the pharaoh. The pyramidion is considered a significant artefact of ancient Egyptian art and architecture, and is currently housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Babylonian Map of The World

The Babylonian Map of the World is an ancient clay tablet that dates back to the 6th century BCE. It is considered one of the earliest known maps in human history and shows the world as it was known to the Babylonians at the time, with various regions and cities labeled and depicted. The map is an important artefact of ancient Mesopotamian geography and is currently housed in the British Museum in London.

The Ark of The Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant is a sacred chest that contains the tablets of the Ten Commandments, as well as other important religious relics. It is believed to have been constructed during the time of Moses, and was kept in the Temple of Jerusalem until its disappearance. According to biblical accounts, it had the power to make armies invincible and to bring plagues and destruction to enemies.

The Sword of Goujan

The Sword of Goujian is an ancient Chinese sword that dates back to the Spring and Autumn period, around 500 BCE. It was discovered in 1965 in a tomb in Hubei Province and is made of bronze with a jade handle. The sword is considered a remarkable example of ancient Chinese metallurgy and craftsmanship, and is currently housed in the Hubei Provincial Museum in China.

The Philosophers Stone

The Philosopher's Stone is a legendary substance that is said to have the power to turn base metals into gold or silver. It was also believed to grant eternal youth and life to those who possessed it. The search for the Philosopher's Stone was a major goal of alchemists in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Aztec Calendar Stone

The Aztec Calendar Stone is a large stone sculpture that dates back to the 15th century, during the height of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. It is also known as the Sun Stone and is intricately carved with images of gods, symbols, and a complex calendar system. The stone is considered a remarkable example of Aztec art and culture, and is currently housed in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.

The Parthenon Marbles

The Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures that were removed from the Parthenon temple in Athens by the British diplomat Lord Elgin in the early 19th century. They include statues, friezes, and other decorative elements that were once part of the temple's architecture. The marbles are considered an important part of Greece's cultural heritage, and there is ongoing debate about their ownership and whether they should be returned to Greece.

Sutton Hoo Treasures

The Sutton Hoo treasure is a collection of Anglo-Saxon artefacts that were discovered in 1939 in Suffolk, England. The treasure includes a ship burial containing a wealth of objects such as armor, weapons, jewellery, and everyday items, and is believed to date back to the 6th or 7th century CE. The Sutton Hoo treasure is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds in British history, shedding light on the early Anglo-Saxon period and the burial practices of the time.

The Fabergé eggs

The Fabergé eggs are a series of jewelled eggs created by the Russian jewellery firm Fabergé between 1885 and 1917. The eggs were commissioned by the Russian imperial family as Easter gifts, and are made of precious materials such as gold, diamonds, and enamel. The Fabergé eggs are considered masterpieces of the jewellers art, and are highly sought after by collectors around the world.

The Lomekwi Stone Tools

The Lomekwi Stone Tools are a collection of ancient stone tools that were discovered in Kenya in 2011. They are estimated to be around 3.3 million years old, making them the oldest known stone tools ever discovered. The discovery of the Lomekwi Stone Tools has shed new light on the origins of human technology and toolmaking, and has challenged previous assumptions about the capabilities of early human ancestors.

The Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army is a collection of life-size sculptures made of clay that were buried with the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, in the third century BCE. The army was discovered in 1974 by local farmers in Xi'an, China. It is estimated that there are more than 8,000 figures in the Terracotta Army, including soldiers, chariots, and horses.

The Phaistos Disc 

The Phaistos Disc is an ancient Minoan artefact discovered on the island of Crete in Greece. It is made of fired clay and dates back to the second millennium BCE. The disc contains a series of mysterious symbols that have not yet been deciphered by scholars, leading to much speculation and debate about its purpose and meaning.

The Flood Tablet 

The Flood Tablet is an ancient Mesopotamian artefact that contains a story of a great flood that destroyed the world. It was discovered in the ruins of the Library of Ashurbanipal in Nineveh, Iraq, and dates back to the 7th century BCE. The story on the tablet bears striking similarities to the biblical story of Noah's Ark.

Schist Disk

The Schist Disk is an ancient artefact discovered in Portugal in 1990. It is made of schist and is about 60 cm in diameter, and is engraved with a series of mysterious symbols. The disk dates back to the Chalcolithic period, around 4,000 BCE, and its purpose and meaning are still unknown.

Disco Colgante

The 2,000-year-old Disco Colgante is an object that was produced for reasons that are unknown to modern humans. Why was it made and is it a graphic representation of the milky way?

The Nebra Skydisc

The Nebra Sky Disk is an ancient bronze artefact that was discovered in Germany in 1999. It dates back to around 1600 BCE and features a depiction of the cosmos including the sun, moon, and stars. The disk is significant because it is one of the earliest known representations of astronomical phenomena and is believed to have been used for ritual or ceremonial purposes.

The Funerary Mask of Tutenkhamun

The Funerary Mask of Tutankhamun is an ancient Egyptian artefact made of solid gold. It was found in the pharaoh's tomb in the Valley of the Kings by Howard Carter in 1925. The mask is considered one of the most famous works of ancient Egyptian art and is now housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

The Bhagdad Battery

The Baghdad Battery is an ancient artefact that consists of a clay jar, a copper cylinder, and an iron rod. It was discovered in Iraq in the 1930s and is believed to date back to the Parthian or Sassanid period, around 200 BCE to 200 CE. Some researchers believe that the battery may have been used for electroplating or electrotherapy, but its exact purpose and function remain uncertain.

Yours in Spirit,

Arcane Wander