When it was made: Second to fourth centuries A.D. Roman dodecahedrons have baffled archaeologists since 1739, when the first example of the 12-sided bronze object was discovered in the English ...

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An amateur archaeology group found a mysterious dodecahedron near an ancient Roman villa. The purpose of these 12-sided objects is unknown, though many theories have been suggested. The complex ...

Scientists remain baffled over a mysterious 12-sided bronze object dating back to the Roman Empire -- theorizing it could be everything from a candle holder to a "cosmic symbol." There are many sides ...

A fragment of a mysterious artifact known as a Roman dodecahedron has been found in Belgium. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A ...