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Cyprus's Early Greek Inscription Discovered at Ancient Tomb

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A small bronze rod known as an obelos was found in a tomb in Pafos.
The tomb dates back to around 1000 BC and is significant for its inscription.
The inscription features the name 'Ofeltas' and is the oldest known Greek inscription in Cyprus.
The writing represents a transitional phase between different Greek scripts.
This discovery highlights Cyprus's historical role in technology and cultural synthesis.

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A small bronze rod known as an obelos was found in a tomb in Pafos.
The tomb dates back to around 1000 BC and is significant for its inscription.
The inscription features the name 'Ofeltas' and is the oldest known Greek inscription in Cyprus.
The writing represents a transitional phase between different Greek scripts.
This discovery highlights Cyprus's historical role in technology and cultural synthesis.

Generated by AI from the 2 sources below · always verify with the originals