metal detector

An amateur Belgian archaeologist was metal detecting in the Kortessem region when he unearthed a rare piece of a mysterious Roman geometric device known as a dodecahedron. What is a Roman Dodecahedron? What was it Used for? Dodecahedra are geometric bronze figures that were crafted during the Roman period using the lost-wax technique. Consisting of twelve pentagonal faces with circular openings, and typically with balls at the corners, the original purpose of these objects remains a mystery. While many historians believe they were important devices in Roman magic or religion, others maintain they were practical tools. The primary function of the dodecahedra has never been determined but many theories and speculations exist. An Ancient Origins article explains that dodecahedra have