The oldest book in the history of mankind written in Etruscan, the language that is now lost, can be seen in Bulgaria's National Museum of History
The oldest book in the history of mankind written in Etruscan, the language that is now lost, can be seen in Bulgaria's National Museum of History in Sofia. The rarity consists of 6 pages made of 24-carat gold and fastened together; the pages are covered with text and carry images of a horseman, a mermaid, a lyre and warriors.
The small book which age is over 2.5 thousand years was accidentally discovered 60 years ago in an old tomb with frescoes. The tomb was discovered in the Valley of Bulgarian Struma River during road construction works.
A Bulgarian who lives in Macedonia presented the museum with the artifact on condition of anonymity. The benefactor discovered the book himself. As is known, the man is 87 years old now.
The authenticity of the book was confirmed by two independent experts in Sofia and London, Director of the Museum Bozhidar Dimitrov says. As is considered, the 6 gold pages fastened together are unique; only single plates with texts in Etruscan have been discovered until recently.
Sorry to say that the oldest book of all time is not STRUMP, or is it?
I am always looking for interesting facts about life, and our existence.
If you are reading this blog it shows that you have an interest in reading, as
such I thought that tonight's blog post should include a little bit of info on
the oldest book in history. Personally, I thought that the oldest book written
was the bible. I did some research and found this interesting article that gave
me some deeper insight to the contrary and thought that it might make for a
good read. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I have. One thing is for sure... If I
am ever on Jeopardy I will know the answer to this question! And No I am sorry to say that it's not STRUMP.
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